August 27, 2023 — 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. [11:30-13:45, sunny at start, partly sunny at end, 67 F]
Common Green Darner (
Anax junius)
Photographed
One
Shadow Darner (
Aeshna umbrosa)
Photographed
Photographed three, saw a few more darners that were likely this species
Swift River Cruiser (Illinois River Cruiser ssp.) (
Macromia illinoiensis illinoiensis)
Photographed
Two or three
Autumn Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
A few
Wandering Glider (
Pantala flavescens)
Netted and released
A few gliders
White-faced Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
A few likely this species