We were hiking along the Nauset Marsh Trail when we saw this flicker of something shining on one of the tall reeds by the side of the trail. It looked like a dragonfly so we clicked away. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
It is a Halloween Pennant Dragonfly which is a brightly colored dragonfly that lives in the eastern United States. It gets its name from its orange colored wings which have dark brown bands marking them. It is often seen perched on tips of vegetation near the edges of a waterway, which is exactly where we saw it.
What an treat and a first for us! Have you ever seen a Halloween Pennant Dragonfly?
This Dragonfly kept flying all around us the other day on the Red Maple Swamp Trail boardwalk at Fort Hill. It was fun to get so many different poses. What do you think? (Click on blog link for lots more photos.)
I wanted to post something special on the anniversary of 9/11 as so many people lost loved ones on that tragic day.
We were out on a hike about a week ago when I saw this dragonfly on the branch, glistening in the sun. I thought, “Maybe this will be a good one,” so I clicked away. I loved his round, blue eyes.
“The dragonfly symbolizes wisdom, change, transformation, light and adaptability in life. It shows up in people’s lives to remind them that they need to bring a lightness and joy to their life.The dragonfly has become a symbol for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.”
There are so many Dragonflies flitting around the trails this summer. I got this one as it landed on the side of the trail. I love how its wings sparkled in the sunlight.
Cape Cod daily articles on the wonderful Cape Cod places to hike, experience and photograph. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.
