More Surprises from a Wildlife Photography Pit Stop
I photographed a prairie lizard, dragonfly, and beetle on a single utility pole in Arkansas during one hike.
Dragonflies
Dragonflies: Aerial predators of wetlands and waterways. Capture their powerful flight and iridescent wings. Photograph their large compound eyes and agile hunting techniques. Explore their diverse habitats, from ponds to rivers. Learn about their role as insect predators, their complex life cycle, and their importance as indicators of water quality.
Halloween Pennant Dragonfly at Sequoyah NWR
Halloween Pennant Dragonfly perched in tall grass near Moody Boat Ramp at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Halloween Pennant at Sequoyah Refuge
A Halloween Pennant at Sequoyah NWR rests near a service road, showing the orange-and-dark wing pattern that gives it its name.
Dragonfly Perched On Stem
On a memorable stroll through Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, I had the pleasure of photographing a remarkable dragonfly, which I believe to be the Halloween Pennant.