Connecticut Audubon Society: More Stratford Point odonata

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

More Stratford Point odonata

Since we had several positive comments about our Needham's Skimmer dragonfly here are some more odonata, dragonflies and damselflies, from Stratford Point that we captured on Monday. Most of them were found during our ongoing baseline vegetative surveys.

They are definitely not easy to catch for amateurs like myself, and sometimes we photographed them from afar rather than attempt to net them. Part of the reason behind this is that most are migratory at the site, moving through without stopping or pausing only momentarily. However, this does mean we will likely see some more scarce or rare species, and we are very excited to record as many as we can.

Blue Dasher - notice the mites? Hmm

Common Green Darner

Familiar Bluet

Painted Skimmer

Seaside Dragonlet

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Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret as well as an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually. Working exclusively in the state of Connecticut for over 100 years, Connecticut Audubon Society is an independent organization, not affiliated with any national or governmental group.