As we enter that summer lull between songbird nesting season and southbound shorebird migration, it is a good time to look for non-avian treasures. Here are a few dragonfly species seen recently, starting with this Blue-eyed DarnerEight-spotted Skimmers are one of the more common species.This Eight-spotted Skimmer is missing part of a wing. Perhaps they had a close call with a swallow.Female Western Pondhawks are a lovely emerald green.This striking individual is a Flame Skimmer. I took a lot of frames of this dragonfly. I like this particular image because of the pale bokeh that frames the subject’s head.
Ethical Birder 