Damsels and Dragons and Unicorns

Monday mornings are extra monitoring days.  We go to places that aren't monitored on a regular schedule.

This past Monday I mistakenly went back to Blue Creek (instead of Wiregrass Lake - which used to be named Bumpus Pond - confusing!).  

I took advantage of the mistake by taking a walk on the trail there, which goes along a ditch, small ponds and meadows.

The damselfly above is a female Ebony Jewelwing - a damselfly.  Below is the male.

There is a healthy population of Common Milkweed in the meadow.  It is just starting to bloom and should attract butterflies.  I'll try and get back to see them.

I had to send this photo in to Bugguide.com.  Apparently, a female or immature Meadowhawk is as detailed an identification as can be made.  Meadowhawks are dragonflies.

This is a Unicorn Clubtail - another dragonfly.  

I spotted him on Seigert Lake in Sidecut Metropark after stopping by on my way home.

American Water Willow - was blooming nearby.