September 21, 2026 — Calumet County
Menasha Conservancy. Very windy and cooler, but the most sun in days. Usual routine here. Scanning grassy edges and tree line and out to a bit of the meadow and back.
Menasha Conservancy. Very windy and cooler, but the most sun in days. Usual routine here. Scanning grassy edges and tree line and out to a bit of the meadow and back.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Seen around 10 total, most flushing and no luck getting a clean view for a photo today
Observed
Seen around 10 total, most flushing and no luck getting a clean view for a photo today
Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Photographed
2 males photographed. On essentially on the ground and another perched very low but vertical.
Photographed
2 males photographed. On essentially on the ground and another perched very low but vertical.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Abundant throughout, mostly in tall grasses.
Photographed
Abundant throughout, mostly in tall grasses.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Photographed
1 seen in tall grassy open area between ponds.
Photographed
1 seen in tall grassy open area between ponds.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Photographed
2 females seen on the trail between creek and large pond
Photographed
2 females seen on the trail between creek and large pond
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Photographed
1 seen perched near the Black Saddlebags in tall grasses.
Photographed
1 seen perched near the Black Saddlebags in tall grasses.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Photographed
Many throughout, a few in tandem.
Photographed
Many throughout, a few in tandem.
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Photographed
Seen 5 total, all appeared to be males. Got a couple perched.
Photographed
Seen 5 total, all appeared to be males. Got a couple perched.