July 6, 2026 — Door County
The Ridges Sanctuary in Bailey's Harbor: Hidden Brook boardwalk, Sandy Trail, Mountain Maple trail, and the Family Discovery trail on the other side of Rt 57.
The Ridges Sanctuary in Bailey's Harbor: Hidden Brook boardwalk, Sandy Trail, Mountain Maple trail, and the Family Discovery trail on the other side of Rt 57.
Brush-tipped Emerald (Somatochlora walshii)
Photographed
saw 4-6, occasionally perched
Photographed
saw 4-6, occasionally perched
Hine's Emerald (Somatochlora hineana)
Photographed
At least two were patrolling Sandy Trail, only twice did I see one perch. Over at the Family Education trail, in an open meadow area, at least two were feeding low over the grass tops. I managed to get a flight shot good enough for an identification
Photographed
At least two were patrolling Sandy Trail, only twice did I see one perch. Over at the Family Education trail, in an open meadow area, at least two were feeding low over the grass tops. I managed to get a flight shot good enough for an identification
Racket-tailed Emerald (Dorocordulia libera)
Observed
a few flying around the visitor center and Hidden Boardwalk trail
Observed
a few flying around the visitor center and Hidden Boardwalk trail
Williamson's Emerald (Somatochlora williamsoni)
Photographed
one female perched along Sandy Trail
Photographed
one female perched along Sandy Trail
Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)
Photographed
one in the meadow on the Family Education trail
Photographed
one in the meadow on the Family Education trail
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Observed
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
Photographed
one female on Sandy Trail
Photographed
one female on Sandy Trail
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
Observed