September 22, 2026 — Outagamie County
Sunset Park. Mid 60’s, good amount of sun but very windy. Parked in small lot near stairs. Walked along creek to pond then to river near boat launch then along river up the hill back to parking lot.
Sunset Park. Mid 60’s, good amount of sun but very windy. Parked in small lot near stairs. Walked along creek to pond then to river near boat launch then along river up the hill back to parking lot.
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Observed
A couple males seen along tree line behind baseball field.
Observed
A couple males seen along tree line behind baseball field.
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Photographed
Seen/photographed 2, one along creek and one perched in tree near pavilions.
Photographed
Seen/photographed 2, one along creek and one perched in tree near pavilions.
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Observed
Seen 5 males total. 2 flying in sunny open area by parking lot and the others along the creek. Not cooperative for photos.
Observed
Seen 5 males total. 2 flying in sunny open area by parking lot and the others along the creek. Not cooperative for photos.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Observed
A handful throughout loop.
Observed
A handful throughout loop.
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Photographed
2 observed. 1 perched around outlet of the pond to creek, and one flitting about on the creek in a sunny patch.
Photographed
2 observed. 1 perched around outlet of the pond to creek, and one flitting about on the creek in a sunny patch.
Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Photographed
1 seen in a tree along river behind baseball diamond. Was first on a leaf at a bad angle then moved up higher but in a nice spot for a clear look.
Photographed
1 seen in a tree along river behind baseball diamond. Was first on a leaf at a bad angle then moved up higher but in a nice spot for a clear look.
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Observed
A few mostly staying on the ground and grass. 1 pair in tandem flew across creek.
Observed
A few mostly staying on the ground and grass. 1 pair in tandem flew across creek.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Photographed
1 seen perched on side of foot bridge crossing the creek. Looking very rough, but a pleasant sight to see one still going!
Photographed
1 seen perched on side of foot bridge crossing the creek. Looking very rough, but a pleasant sight to see one still going!