Band-winged Meadowhawk at Farmington Bay WMA – Nikon D500, f10, 1/800, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
At Farmington Bay WMA yesterday I saw and photographed two kinds of meadowhawk dragonflies including this Band-winged Meadowhawk resting on a boulder. The morning light glittered on the wings of this male Band-winged Meadowhawk which caught my eye and drew me to him. This meadowhawk didn’t stick around very long. Just long enough for me to take a few photos of him.
Striped Meadowhawk resting on a boulder – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/3200, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I also saw and photographed a male Striped Meadowhawk. The boulder he was on usually had between three to five dragonflies while I took photos of them. I saw dozens of this meadowhawk species zooming around the marshes yesterday.
Female Striped Meadowhawk dragonfly hanging on a boulder – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/3200, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Near the male Striped Meadowhawk I found a female hanging from the same boulder. Although she isn’t brightly colored her subtle beauty made me smile.
By Sunday temps are going to drop to near or below freezing here in the valley which means that very soon I will have seen my last of the year dragonflies. I am so glad that I took the time to enjoy the meadowhawks that I found yesterday. I know that I will miss these things with wings over the winter.
Life is good.
Mia
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Extraordinary shots! I can’t get over how well you captured the delicate intricacy of their wings. Simply beautiful. Thanks Mia.
Beautiful shots Mia, I’ve become quite a dragonfly fan this year .. they are amazing!!
Thank you. Beautiful, beautiful things.
Aww very pretty little Dragon Flies. Thanks for the posting of them.