August 28, 2026 — Calumet County
Menasha Conservancy. On the right hand trail from the parking lot, scanning tree line and tall grasses. Stayed right to pass by ponds then a walk along the meadow and back out. Warm, mostly sunny, light breeze.
Menasha Conservancy. On the right hand trail from the parking lot, scanning tree line and tall grasses. Stayed right to pass by ponds then a walk along the meadow and back out. Warm, mostly sunny, light breeze.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
8-10 near larger pond.
Observed
8-10 near larger pond.
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Observed
Seen 2 male on edge of meadow.
Observed
Seen 2 male on edge of meadow.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Photographed
Around 10 seen, flushing, flying or perched in various parts of walk.
Photographed
Around 10 seen, flushing, flying or perched in various parts of walk.
Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Photographed
1 female landed on tree in open grassy area near front of property. A pair in wheel flew by in meadow and landed in a medium sized bush.
Photographed
1 female landed on tree in open grassy area near front of property. A pair in wheel flew by in meadow and landed in a medium sized bush.
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Photographed
Seen 5 total, mostly flying and managed a good look at one female perched.
Photographed
Seen 5 total, mostly flying and managed a good look at one female perched.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Abundant throughout. Still a lot not quite fully mature.
Photographed
Abundant throughout. Still a lot not quite fully mature.
Band-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum)
Photographed
2 seen perched in meadow.
Photographed
2 seen perched in meadow.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Photographed
2 immatures seen in meadow. Got a not good pic on one perched low on vegetation from too far away. Flushed before I could manage a better position. 2nd was flying.
Photographed
2 immatures seen in meadow. Got a not good pic on one perched low on vegetation from too far away. Flushed before I could manage a better position. 2nd was flying.
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Photographed
1 solo female on edge of meadow.
Photographed
1 solo female on edge of meadow.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Photographed
1 perched in sun briefly.
Photographed
1 perched in sun briefly.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
A whole lot. Both sexes, a few in wheel or tandem throughout walk.
Observed
A whole lot. Both sexes, a few in wheel or tandem throughout walk.