The Dragonfly Whisperer

Dragonflies lead active lives, and as a result, they show clear signs of aging. Here are some photos showing the progression of aging in Eig...

A few years ago, Betsy and I spent a few days at the Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, WA to enjoy the wonderful Fall colors. That visit was i...

In Arizona, we often see Mexican Amberwings. These are small, orangish dragonflies that probably gain some protection from predation by look...

We went to Mount Baker yesterday. It was lovely, with temperatures in the mid 60s, beautiful scenery, and some fun birds and dragonflies. Fi...

The Common Whitetail , as its name implies, is a commonly occurring dragonfly. We see it here in Washington, of course, but also in Oregon, ...

Cardinal Meadowhawks lay eggs while the males and females hover in tandem—this is how the male guards "his" female in this species...

One of the delights of the Fall season is that Paddle-tailed Darners are out in numbers. They can be seen patrolling the shoreline of lakes,...