
This summer I have been spending a lot of time participating in events sponsored by the Minnesota Odonato Survey Project. MOSP is a small group that is working on surveying and recording all of the different species of Odonates that are present in each county of Minnesota.

Very little data has been collected over the years on what Odonates, dragonflies and damselflies, can be found in Minnesota and where. The MOSP is working to resolve this issue by teaching people about odonates, so that there will be more people collecting data on them through out the state. Last week I drove about 5 hours each way to participate in the MOSP event up at Voyager National Park. Even though it was a long drive I specifically wanted to participate in the event at Voyager because it is very different habitat from where I live. I was rewarded by photographing several species that I did not have pictures of before.

Blue and shiny butterfly that is awesome!
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Neat photos! I think dragonflies are interesting, although I never wanted to study them in this way. But you got some terrific photo ops from participating in this study!
ReplyDeleteNice series. I love dragonflies, but have trouble getting them to stop long enough to get a good shot. These are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThese are really wonderful photos. I've seen quite a few what I thought were dragonflies this summer but maybe they aren't. Very large, whatever they are. I'll have to pay closer attention.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at your wonderful caption of these little beauty!
ReplyDeleteYour photos would certainly be a wonderful contribution to any project. Beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely shots - they have such delicate wings!
ReplyDeleteAll the shots are so wonderful!! It's just amazing how detailed they are and it shows their true beauty. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fascinating green darners... and your macro captures of them are awesome. Nice project, Ecobirder.
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture - and one which gives out a peaceful impression!
ReplyDeleteWow...just wow!
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Thanks for all the info...very interesting and great photos.
ReplyDeleteHow cool! Love dragon flies and the green with the water in your photos is fabulous. Thank you for sharing... Very nice.
ReplyDeletegreat serie of pictures
ReplyDeletelovely dragonflies!
Very impressive!
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