The Dragonfly Whisperer

Well, it's still dragonfly season! Yesterday we went to Little Cranberry Lake here in Anacortes. We weren't expecting much, since ...

Well, we're nearing the end of dragonfly season. The days are getting shorter and colder, but there are still a few dragonflies out ther...

Here's an expanded version of this earlier post. In this new version, I include screenshots showing the various stages of a wingbeat cyc...

In the spotlight today is a beautifully-colored damselfly—Emma's Dancer. As with other dancers, this damselfly holds its wing above the ...

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...