Went hunting dragonflies and got these instead: I am monitoring a group of overwintering dragonflies on a local river, so every sunny day I try to get in a walk along the river and...

RedAdmiral Loc: Humboldt County, California

I am monitoring a group of overwintering dragonflies on a local river, so every sunny day I try to get in a walk along the river and snap a few photos. Today I tried another locale which produced no insects, but these engaging little critters were reward enough.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

RedAdmiral wrote:

I am monitoring a group of overwintering dragonflies on a local river, so every sunny day I try to get in a walk along the river and snap a few photos. Today I tried another locale which produced no insects, but these engaging little critters were reward enough.

Very nice!!!
better than dragonflies
:-)

motorman Loc: greenville nc

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
very lucky to find, hope they stay in that spot so you see them more in the future.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Very nice Anthony!!! They aren't dragons, but way cooler to see.:):) Very fun find!
Erv

Corolyn Loc: Live in TN

RedAdmiral wrote:

I am monitoring a group of overwintering dragonflies on a local river, so every sunny day I try to get in a walk along the river and snap a few photos. Today I tried another locale which produced no insects, but these engaging little critters were reward enough.

Oh you lucky lucky! Otters are one of my favorite animals because they love to play! They are the most fun to watch.

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Outstanding shots Anthony! What dragons were you hunting? Our season ended rather abruptly in October. I shoot about 90% dragons for our county survey. You don't see a lot of dragons or damsels posted here. Have a great day !
-Tony "Doc" Schoch

spudkota Loc: Black Hills S.Dak

Really like the second 1 makes me feel like I'm sneeking a peek into their world !

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

Great shots. I could watch otters for hours. They are such fun animals. Hope you get to see them again.

RedAdmiral Loc: Humboldt County, California

docshark wrote:

Outstanding shots Anthony! What dragons were you hunting? Our season ended rather abruptly in October. I shoot about 90% dragons for our county survey. You don't see a lot of dragons or damsels posted here. Have a great day !
-Tony "Doc" Schoch

For the last three years I have observed Variegated Meadowhawks (Sympetrum corruptum) females over wintering on the Van Duzen River. they show up in November and disappear in early March. Despite frosty nights, they persist, sunning themselves on river bar rocks and low twigs on sunny winter days. No one suspected this behavior. I do post some sightings on OC.