August 9, 2026 — Outagamie County
Sunset Park, Kimberly. Parked in big lot near boat launch. Walked the edge of Fox River and along creek to pond and back to river.
Sunset Park, Kimberly. Parked in big lot near boat launch. Walked the edge of Fox River and along creek to pond and back to river.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Photographed
Seen around half a dozen in creek. One female ovipositing, and a pair in wheel.
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Seen around half a dozen in creek. One female ovipositing, and a pair in wheel.
Blue-fronted Dancer (Argia apicalis)
Photographed
Around a dozen seen, both sexes, mostly near the river.
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Around a dozen seen, both sexes, mostly near the river.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Abundant. Both sexes, mature and immature.
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Abundant. Both sexes, mature and immature.
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
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Seen 3 total around creek.
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Seen 3 total around creek.
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Photographed
5 or 6 males seen. Didn’t inspect females enough to separate from Blue-fronted.
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5 or 6 males seen. Didn’t inspect females enough to separate from Blue-fronted.
Stream Bluet (Enallagma exsulans)
Photographed
Only 1 seen on edge of river.
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Only 1 seen on edge of river.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
2 seen, one of each sex. 1 by creek, 1 by river.
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2 seen, one of each sex. 1 by creek, 1 by river.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
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Seen around a dozen. 1 unfortunately fell victim to a Spotted Sandpiper on the lily pads.
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Seen around a dozen. 1 unfortunately fell victim to a Spotted Sandpiper on the lily pads.
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Photographed
2 seen. One paused for a quick photo.
Photographed
2 seen. One paused for a quick photo.
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
6 or 8 flying around the edge of river around lily pads. No photo ops.
Observed
6 or 8 flying around the edge of river around lily pads. No photo ops.
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Photographed
1 female flushed near pond and circled back and perched nicely for a good look. Surprised how regular they’ve been here the past few weeks.
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1 female flushed near pond and circled back and perched nicely for a good look. Surprised how regular they’ve been here the past few weeks.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
2 individuals seen around creek.
Observed
2 individuals seen around creek.