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Variegated Meadowhawk Dragonfly
It is rare that I can get close to a dragonfly. However, they do seem to like perching on bamboo poles and I happened to be standing right over my baby Mexican Buckeye tree when a Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum) landed on the marker stick that is next to the tree. There then followed several Continue reading
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Dragonfly Behavior
I don’t write much about dragonflies even though they are a common feature here, because I find them almost impossible to photograph well. They move quickly, don’t like being approached, and their wings are almost transparent. It’s hard to get a proper focus. Dragonflies and damselflies are very similar and the main way I know Continue reading
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Large Resting Dragonfly
Early one cool fall morning there was a large dragonfly resting on one of the oak trees. It was a Common Green Darner (Anax junius). This particular dragonfly is notable, not only for its size with a wingspan of up to 4 inches, but also because of its migratory behavior. According to the Wikipedia page, Continue reading
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Large Dragonfly
This may be one of the largest dragonflies I’ve seen. It was resting on a Live Oak tree, but flew away before I could get closer for an identification. I often find dragonflies hard to photograph because they can be fast moving and transparent, but this one happened to catch the morning sun for a Continue reading
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Eastern Ringtail Dragonfly
This lovely Eastern Ringtail dragonfly (Erpetogomphus designatus), probably female, was resting on the Desert Willow tree. This is the same photo, one a crop of the other. Continue reading
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Dawn Flyover
I prefer to do my gardening sessions first thing in the morning. That fits my personal body clock (I usually wake before sunrise), and it’s the coolest time of day. Consequently, I am often outside as the first light is showing, which is about 30 minutes before sunrise. I have noticed that during the dawn Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
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