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Category Archives: Odonata (dragons and damsels)
Insects as Art
It’s obvious that I’ve developed quite the obsession with insects, right? I was talking to a friend the other day about how often people respond to my insect posts on social media with comments like, “Gross!” or “Bugs are disgusting!” … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Odonata (dragons and damsels), Photography
Tagged dragonflies, insects, odonata, Ohio
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Elves and Sprites: More Dragon-Hunting Gems
As I said in my last post, my friend Ryan and I finished out the weekend after the dragonfly conference by spending Sunday visiting several spots in search of some more species of dragon- and damselflies. We went to Cedar … Continue reading
Hooked on Odes
This past weekend was the long-awaited Odo-Con, the dragonfly conference of the Ohio Odonata Society. This was my second year to attend, and I was glad that this time I would know more people and not feel like such a … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Odonata (dragons and damsels)
Tagged damselflies, dragonflies, lifelong learning, odo-con, odonata, Ohio Odonata Society
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I Went to Hell and Back for This — Twice
This is a story about expectations. In the beginning of the story you may think I’m quite thick-headed. But I think I redeemed myself in the end, so I’m willing to suffer some embarrassment in the interest of making a … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Ecotherapy, Happiness and Gratitude, Insects, Odonata (dragons and damsels), Ohio, Travel
Tagged clubtail, dragonfly, expectations, insect, Lake County, odonata, Ohio, perseverance, snaketail
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The Circle of Life, Insect Edition
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, this is the time of year when the focus of my nature explorations turns away from birds and toward dragonflies and other insects. And just like the birds this year, the dragonflies seemed … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Odonata (dragons and damsels)
Tagged chauliodes, clubtail, dragonfly, fishfly, odes, odonata
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Gentian Trifecta
I’ve mentioned that this spring and summer have been a time of flower exploration for me. Whereas in past years I might travel to find certain bird species, this year I traveled around northern Ohio to see our various wildflowers … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Native plants, Odonata (dragons and damsels), wildflowers
Tagged blue flowers, dragonflies, gentian
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A Day at the Beach
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you won’t be misled by that title. But if you’re new around here and are expecting photos of people swimming…well, sorry about that. I did spend a couple hours at the beach … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Odonata (dragons and damsels), Photography
Tagged caterpillar, dragonfly, katydid, Lake Erie, Ohio
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Hanging Out With Naturalists
This morning I participated in a Toledo Naturalists’ Association field trip to Wiregrass Lake Metropark. I joined this organization months before I moved to Toledo, but this was my first opportunity to join them on a field trip. The purpose … Continue reading
Posted in Ecotherapy, Insects, Odonata (dragons and damsels), Ohio, Toledo, Wildlife
Tagged Butterflies, damselflies, dragonflies, naturalists, odonata
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Dragonfly School – Odo-Con ’17
I can’t imagine ever getting tired of learning new things, can you? There’s something so energizing about the beginning of a new passion, that time when you’ve discovered something that is so fascinating that you just can’t get enough of … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Odonata (dragons and damsels), Ohio
Tagged damselfly, dragonfly, Holden Arboretum, insects, learning, odonata, Ohio
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Here There Be Dragons!
It’s that time again–it’s early summer and the odonata are plentiful and active. You may have noticed that I’ve been dabbling in dragonflies for several years, and have written about them a few times: Thrashers, Dashers, and Mayflies (July 2016) … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Odonata (dragons and damsels), Ohio, Wildlife
Tagged damselfly, dragonfly, ecotherapy, odonata
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