tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629602865933201771.post7763905896237842847..comments2023-05-08T21:42:05.380-04:00Comments on Blue Jay Barrens: Dragons and DamselsSteve Willsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02098584432333519732noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629602865933201771.post-54640477181049201532010-06-18T20:47:03.964-04:002010-06-18T20:47:03.964-04:00I agree, Ted. It just seems so logical that the p...I agree, Ted. It just seems so logical that the posture would have something to do with interactions with other dragonflies. In Dragonflies and Damselflies of Ohio, Glotzhober and McShaffrey attribute it to sun exposure.<br /><br />Karen - I guess with your shorter season you've got to rush to enjoy all of the summer encounters. It's a shame about the Whitetails. They're really an attractive dragon.Steve Willsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098584432333519732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629602865933201771.post-67212324322694852722010-06-18T06:16:22.720-04:002010-06-18T06:16:22.720-04:00The dragons and damsels are just now coming out he...The dragons and damsels are just now coming out here in Atlantic Canada. Sadly, we don't seem to have Whitetails. I appreciated this informative post with such a lovely assortment pictures. I second the suggestion to never be caught without your camera! It's when you don't have it in your hands that the most amazing photo op presents itself! ~karenKaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629602865933201771.post-66622356392879403332010-06-18T00:41:52.958-04:002010-06-18T00:41:52.958-04:00My first thought at the upward pointing abdomen wa...My first thought at the upward pointing abdomen was some sort of territorial or mating display - as visual and territorial as dragonflies are, I expect all that color is used for something.Ted C. MacRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07468976060347412389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629602865933201771.post-79832288718291575072010-06-17T21:14:42.951-04:002010-06-17T21:14:42.951-04:00grammie g - Definitely do something to keep that c...grammie g - Definitely do something to keep that camera near by. When I bought my camera, I made sure I got one that fit into a neat little pouch that attaches to my belt. My camera goes with me every time I leave the house.<br /><br />Debbie - According to the range maps, Blue Dashers are fairly common in California. They're fairly active and let you get pretty close. They also keep returning to the same perch. Sometimes I get within a few feet and then just sit and watch them hunting or chasing away other insects.Steve Willsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098584432333519732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629602865933201771.post-42863350486726948132010-06-17T20:49:58.503-04:002010-06-17T20:49:58.503-04:00What a great post, Steve! I've been watching d...What a great post, Steve! I've been watching dragons and damsels out here in CA and am just learning about them. I was especially interested in your exploration of the vertical Blue Dashers. I haven't seen that group around here yet but will keep an eye out!Debbie Drechslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16353372285384034911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629602865933201771.post-41589775521902963282010-06-17T09:51:07.587-04:002010-06-17T09:51:07.587-04:00while mowing in a wet area of my lawn yesterday I ...while mowing in a wet area of my lawn yesterday I saw a white tail...and of course no camera...I might just mount one on the hood of the mower!! :} Oh and by the way... I don't know one dragonfly name from another.. got this name (White tail) from a blogger friend...;}. Thanks for making me a little more savy on this subject!!grammie ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839269423384232974noreply@blogger.com