September 5, 2020 — Chippewa County
Island between Old Abe Lake and the Chippewa River. Accessed by crossing old bridge, first right turn north of CTH Y on Hwy 178. [11:15-16:45, mostly sunny, light south or southwest wind, 69 F at start, 75 F at end]
Canada Darner (
Aeshna canadensis)
Netted and released
Netted two males. Many darners observed.
Common Green Darner (
Anax junius)
Netted and released
Several
Shadow Darner (
Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted one
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Observed
Observed in flight at close range
Autumn Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
Abundant
Wandering Glider (
Pantala flavescens)
Netted and released
Several observed, some in flight some perched in grass or weeds
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
One male
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Observed
One male