I think dragonflies are cool. I find the way they move about our place hunting and chasing each other fun to watch. And cool. This year I spotted some new kids on the block so to speak. But about a month ago the dragonflies seemed to disappear from our place. I do not know if the mild summer we had is a contributing factor but they just left. I must admit I was a little bummed out because I had hoped to get some shots of them.
Today as I tried again to capture Hummingbirds in the fields I saw a few of the usual suspects flying about. I suspect the hot weather putting in a late though expected appearance had them back on top of their game. AS I was walking back to the creek I spotted several of Spotted Skimmers and Common White Tailed Skimmers about. As I stopped to get a few shots of a Skipper Butterfly on an Iron weed the following beauty came by. I have not been able to identify it yet but it was small as far as dragonflies go. Getting a good focused shot was difficult but I think you will like the new kid on the block.
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That is surely a sleek design and a great photo. Can you imagine what goes through the mind of a mosquito or fly when they look in the rear view mirror and see something that formidable closing in on them?
It is one beauty for sure.
I can tell you I don’t want to know but I do know they eat butterflies too. I will not post those photos but I had to take them after seeing this dragonfly carrying this big old butterfly.
Look like busy little helicopters.
brilliant Dad in capturing his new kid. 🙂
Thanks!