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August 27, 2024 — Dane County

The current map does not show this relatively new retention pond built between the Middleton Police Station and the Pheasant Branch Creek. The pond has been maturing into a natural wetland with frogs, reeds, and no fish or cattails - yet. I am glad that odes have found it!

Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Photographed
pictured in photo of Familiar Bluets - it was a blue-and-black-themed party at this pond
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Photographed
this also shows an Azure Bluet - missed a chance to get a Skimming Bluet in the same frame.
Photo of Familiar Bluet
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Observed
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Observed