May 29, 2026 — Fond du Lac County
Milwaukee River Tamarack Lowlands and Dundee Kame and nearby trails in the Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit on the Fond du Lac side. I parked on Division Rd. South of F and walked west south/west on the trail, an unnamed creek, past a tall stand of pines and then toward the bridge that crosses the east branch of the Milwaukee River.
Milwaukee River Tamarack Lowlands and Dundee Kame and nearby trails in the Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit on the Fond du Lac side. I parked on Division Rd. South of F and walked west south/west on the trail, an unnamed creek, past a tall stand of pines and then toward the bridge that crosses the east branch of the Milwaukee River.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Two seen
Observed
Two seen
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
A couple
Observed
A couple
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Three or four
Observed
Three or four
Springtime Darner (Basiaeschna janata)
Observed
Some along the trail, more seen on the river.
Observed
Some along the trail, more seen on the river.
Dusky Clubtail (Phanogomphus spicatus)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Twin-spotted Spiketail (Zoraena maculata)
Photographed
One flew across the trail and landed in the brush. This was between the parking lot and trail head on Division Road and the creek. The creek nearby is wooded in areas with a sandy bottom along with some rocks and stones.
Photographed
One flew across the trail and landed in the brush. This was between the parking lot and trail head on Division Road and the creek. The creek nearby is wooded in areas with a sandy bottom along with some rocks and stones.
American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii)
Netted and released
Found further down the creek near a sunny opening.
Netted and released
Found further down the creek near a sunny opening.
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
Many throughout. Swarms in places with likely Spiny. I didn’t find any Beaverpond. All the low flyers were Common.
Observed
Many throughout. Swarms in places with likely Spiny. I didn’t find any Beaverpond. All the low flyers were Common.
Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)
Observed
A few seen throughout.
Observed
A few seen throughout.
Spiny Baskettail (Epitheca spinigera)
Netted and released
I netted one by the river.
Netted and released
I netted one by the river.
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
Here and there, small numbers.
Observed
Here and there, small numbers.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
A couple.
Observed
A couple.
Dot-tailed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta)
Observed
Only one.
Observed
Only one.
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Observed
3-4 seen.
Observed
3-4 seen.