Getting Wintery

After a week of record lows, the weather finally warmed yesterday, so I drove to Mead Garden, a protected wetland/park that has a small, dragonfly-friendly lake at its center. Unlike the over-groomed lake near the house, this little body of water has a variety of aquatic plants along the shore where dragonflies can perch. I figured that it might be my best last-chance spot to photograph my favorite quarry.

Despite the sun and temperature near 80, dragonflies were scarce. One lone darner patrolled over the water, and a couple of male roseate skimmers, always difficult to photograph, zipped among the plants, resting occasionally:



I could also find perching blue dashers. I like that the light and colors indicate that winter is near:


I spotted damselflies too but had a hard time getting close enough for good shots:


I guess that dragonfly season really is coming to a close, that I'll have to wait for the new year before I get the color and variety I took for granted just a month or so ago!