Territorial Dragonflies

This pondhawk moved into the corner iris bed today, defending its claim against all intruders. It even challenged the lawnmower, darting and swooping around the noisy engine.

The irises’ blue dashers retreated into other beds, seemingly content with the new order of things.

3 thoughts on “Territorial Dragonflies

  1. bardessdmdenton June 27, 2012 / 3:55 PM

    Dragonflies are treasures and these photographs confirm that!

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