July 19, 2020 — 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. [10:55-12:35, mostly sunny, windy, mid 70s]
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. [10:55-12:35, mostly sunny, windy, mid 70s]
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
One
Observed
One
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Netted and released
One
Netted and released
One
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
At least four
Observed
At least four
White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
A few meadowhawks
Netted and released
A few meadowhawks
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Photographed
A few
Photographed
A few
Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)
Netted and released
Several
Netted and released
Several