I finally found some time this afternoon to get out and photograph some odes. My first outing of this summer.
I spent a couple of hours along the road at the Harris Center’s Chenoa property. The temperature was about 80 deg. F and the skies were mostly sunny.
There was a good variety of odes present but for most species the number of individuals was small. The most abundant species, by far, were ebony jewelwings along the brook just below the culvert. There were several dozen individuals of both sexes flitting about. The males were defending territories and trying to attract a mate. The females were mostly trying to avoid the males. At least that is how it looked to me!!!
Other ‘hot spots’ were along the edge of the beaver pond, in the pool just above the culvert and in the old log landing which is quickly filling in. (It is hard to believe that is has been about a decade since it was last used… time seems to fly by faster and faster as I get older.)
Anyway, here are the photos…
It’s officially not summer for me UNTIL I see your collection of odes1 As usual they are great – sharp and colorful. You have the knack for getting them in focus and identifying the species.
Looking forward to your next go-round with the odes. . .