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August 27, 2020 — Milwaukee County

Wilson park. West side of pond in tall dead weeds.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Photographed
1 seen perched in brush about 40 ft from the pond
Photo of Common Green Darner
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Photographed
4-5 patrolling the edges
Photo of Shadow Darner
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
A few perched on onshore vegetation
Photo of Autumn Meadowhawk
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
Observed
few perched on nearshore vegetation
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
A few perched on nearshore vegetation
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
2-3 patrolling the pond edges and perching in overhanging vegetation
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Several around the pond edge.
Great Spreadwing (Archilestes grandis)
Photographed
Moderate number perched 2-3 ft high in brush at the pond and in brush about 50+ feet from the pond. like the direct sun
Photo of Great Spreadwing
Photo of Great Spreadwing