September 2, 2026 — Calumet County
Menasha Conservancy. Trail to open grassy area between ponds, out to meadow and looped back. Fairly humid late morning outing after a heavy storm around dawn.
Menasha Conservancy. Trail to open grassy area between ponds, out to meadow and looped back. Fairly humid late morning outing after a heavy storm around dawn.
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Seen only a few males near edge large pond.
Observed
Seen only a few males near edge large pond.
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Observed
A couple males near Forktails.
Observed
A couple males near Forktails.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Photographed
12-15 total. A few flushing and a handful flying over meadow.
Photographed
12-15 total. A few flushing and a handful flying over meadow.
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Photographed
Photographed 1 perched male. Seen multiple other Aeshna flushing/flying but could’ve been a Lance-tipped or two mixed in.
Photographed
Photographed 1 perched male. Seen multiple other Aeshna flushing/flying but could’ve been a Lance-tipped or two mixed in.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
Abundant throughout. Both sexes noted.
Observed
Abundant throughout. Both sexes noted.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Photographed
Seen 1 teneral perched in tall grass near the start of my outing. Seen 3 more flying in meadow.
Photographed
Seen 1 teneral perched in tall grass near the start of my outing. Seen 3 more flying in meadow.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
A brief look at 1 female in tall grassy area.
Photographed
A brief look at 1 female in tall grassy area.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
1 male floated by on edge of meadow.
Observed
1 male floated by on edge of meadow.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Photographed
Abundant throughout.
Photographed
Abundant throughout.