October 1, 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!
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Observed
Familiar Bluet (
Enallagma civile)
Photographed
maybe 5 males at this pond
Autumn Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum vicinum)
Photographed
they are finally showing up in my spots - including a pair in a wheel at this pond