Today, I visited the abandoned gravel pit ponds at the south end of Crowley Line. When I arrived there was a Giant Swallowtail flying around the parking area by the gate. No birds to speak of but there were lots of dragonflies and damselflies, including three or four Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata), a Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens) and either Tramea onusta or T. carolina. I couldn
Categories: Sightings
Drew Monkman
I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.