September 23, 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. [12:10-15:10, hazy sun, 77 F, moderate southerly wind]
Common Green Darner (
Anax junius)
Photographed
A few
Shadow Darner (
Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted one female. Saw a few other mosaic darners. Most flushed from weeds; very few flying otherwise.
Autumn Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum vicinum)
Netted and released
Abundant
Wandering Glider (
Pantala flavescens)
Netted and released
Netted one and saw one or two others, all flushed from weeds