September 22, 2019 — Chippewa County
Bloomer. Small creek that empties into Lake Como. Sandy bottom, rocky in shallow sections. A few feet wide in most places, occasionally widening into small pools. Much grassy vegetation growing in shallow areas. Shoreline densely vegetated with tall grass. Shrubby vegetation nearby in some sections. North of soybean factory on Industrial Drive. --- noon to 4 pm, overcast becoming partly sunny, 71 F, moderate northwest wind
Bloomer. Small creek that empties into Lake Como. Sandy bottom, rocky in shallow sections. A few feet wide in most places, occasionally widening into small pools. Much grassy vegetation growing in shallow areas. Shoreline densely vegetated with tall grass. Shrubby vegetation nearby in some sections. North of soybean factory on Industrial Drive. --- noon to 4 pm, overcast becoming partly sunny, 71 F, moderate northwest wind
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted several. Activity at the creek and adjacent field. Two mating pairs of darners observed. Could not confirm if they were this species, but it's likely since no other darner species have been caught at this site this year.
Netted and released
Netted several. Activity at the creek and adjacent field. Two mating pairs of darners observed. Could not confirm if they were this species, but it's likely since no other darner species have been caught at this site this year.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Netted and released
Several, mostly mating pairs at the creek
Netted and released
Several, mostly mating pairs at the creek
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Netted and released
One male along the creek. No other damselflies seen.
Netted and released
One male along the creek. No other damselflies seen.