Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Hanging Darners

Common Green Darners/Anax junius taking a break. On these cooler mornings, they’re more apt to be found perch-hanging than in flight. Last Saturday, I stirred up many from their perches before seeing them, but I did manage to sneak up on the seven above and the four below.

And some more:

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