Was he after the last of the figs? Or maybe just resting
on his way south. Well known for its great migration
distance, it flies from the northern United States south
into Texas and even Mexico.
distance, it flies from the northern United States south
into Texas and even Mexico.
The Common Green Darner stopped by my fig tree on Friday.
He stayed long enough for me to run into the cottage and
grab my Olympus and set it on 'Birds' in hopes of getting
a good shot of those dashing colors and quivering gossamer
wings. Common and abundant, it is one of the largest
dragonflies, males grow to 3" in length with a wingspan
of up to 3-1/2".
Adult darners catch insects on the wing, including moths,
flies and mosquitoes. Lovely dragonflies please, please
return to the garden next Summer - I'll have plenty of
mosquitoes for you to dine on, I promise.
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Is it a bird, is it a plane...oh, you made me love this little guy, Mary! Beautiful and such an interesting life it leads! I hope they come back to visit you (and me as well!).
ReplyDeleteJust read your comment. We escaped the plumbing problems to come to the lake. They await me on Monday morning as well as the C.I.P. (!). No washing by the river banks! Although it sounds a bit romantic if I could have professional help! Ha!
Jane xxx
Stunning shots. I'm glad it waited for you to get the camera. I've never seen them sit still long enough for a good picture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and oh so fragile Mary.
ReplyDeleteI hope he heard you (I'm sure he did) and that he returns to stay with you for a while next year - perhaps he will have family in tow!!
I marvel at the migratory birds - our little Godwits travel from the Coromandel coast in March each year to Alaska, 11,000 miles non stop!!!
Some fly via China and rest and refuel for three weeks and then complete the 7000 miles.
With the Dragonfly and it's little wings flap, flap, flapping to get him to Mexico - it's a miracle!
I just love your photos Mary!
love
Shane x
What stunning photos!
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots Mary. I haven't managed to capture any of these this year, just try to catch up with them with just my eyes was bad enough. Take care x
ReplyDeleteTo cool!. I love dragonflies though they never set still long enough for me to photograph. Excellent shots! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteyour photo's are so clear and crisp, love this and love dragonflies....thank you for visiting "Return To Loblolly" blog, your comments so appreciated.. thank you I enjoyed joining the photo challenge and Buddy is a favorite subject, and yes we have ton's of fish and catch them often for fish frying feast.
ReplyDeleteYou got some amazing photos of this beautiful dragonfly Mary. I love dragonflies. When I grew up we lived on a lake and the dragonflies use to swoop over the lake catching mosquitoes. It was beautiful to watch them.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Penny
Always such beautiful photos on your blog Mary.
ReplyDeleteWhere can I read about your latest travel plans?
Sft x
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You did such a beautiful job of capturing him.
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful! Hope he helped with the last of the figs.
ReplyDeleteThat reminds me I must check mine tomorrow. We are
close to getting some ripe ones, I can't wait.
A beautiful visitor to your garden, Mary. So glad you were able to get these wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! Great pics!
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