photoartflightGolden-winged Skimmer Dragonflies
These Golden-winged Skimmer Images are from a previous trip to the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland. It is a great Refuge to photograph in, lots of photo subjects. Especially in the warmer weather – Bald Eagles, Ospreys and of course Dragonflies! There are many types of Dragonflies here and some we do not usually see in New Jersey. So it is fun to photograph some different types of dragonflies instead of the usual dragons. There are a lot of areas for dragonflies throughout the Refuge, but my favorite spots at Blackwater are the first Observation Platform along the Wildlife Drive and the Wildlife Drive area with standing water on both sides of the Drive. The Visitors Center has gardens behind the building which also is a good spot for dragonflies. At the Observation Platform there are lots of parking spaces there and dragonflies are prevalent all along here on the sides of the Drive. The platform has a long ramp to the main platform so there are lots of Dragonflies around the base and by the vegetation as you walk up.
Golden-winged Skimmer, female
Golden-winged Skimmer, male
Golden-winged Skimmer, female
Golden-winged Skimmer, male
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You understand why they got the name, they are really golden in their colors. Always fascinating to see their expressive faces.
Thanks Hans! They are fun to photograph!
Gorgeous colors, I love always seeing their ‘smile’! 😊
Thanks Donna! They are always fun to photograph!
Beautiful shots, Reed, of these colorful dragonflies.
Thanks Mike! They were fun to see in large numbers at Blackwater NWR! Plus it is nice to see different kinds then the usual ones by where we live.
Striking photos, Reed! Nice to encounter a different variety.
Thanks Belinda! It is fun to photograph a different variety instead of the same usual ones in my area! Makes it more interesting!