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July 23, 2026 — Chippewa County

Island between Old Abe Lake and the Chippewa River. Accessed by crossing old bridge, first right turn north of CTH Y on Hwy 178. [11:00-12:50, sunny, 73 F]

Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
Photo of Ebony Jewelwing
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Netted and released
Photo of Powdered Dancer
Photo of Powdered Dancer
Photo of Powdered Dancer
Photo of Powdered Dancer
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Photographed
Photo of Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.)
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
Photo of Common Whitetail
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
Photo of Widow Skimmer