I walked around the large ponds at Phipps Bend again today. The recent rains have helped raise the water levels a bit, but we still need more. The trail there has large ponds on one side and the Holston River on the other yielding a diversity of habitats and many possibilities for odes. I didn't see any new species today, but I have noticed an increase in the numbers of some species and a decline in the numbers of others. The Blue Corporals I was finding there earlier in the season seem to be absent now. The numbers of Widow Skimmers is increasing, while the Tweleve-spotted Skimmers are about gone. I usually seem many Black Saddlebags there, but have never found one perched where I could get a photo (other than a crappy flight-shot) until today. I found a cooperative individual that allowed me a close approach and many nice photos. I'll share one with the list. June 14, 2014 Phipps Bend, Hawkins County Common Green Darner Blue Dasher Eastern Pondhawk Spangled Skimmer Slaty Skimmer Widow Skimmer Prince Baskettail Black Saddlebags -- Rick Phillips Kingsport, Tennessee
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