Saturday, July 12, 2014

Marsh Life

 
Orange bluet (Enallagma signatum) I believe

 A damselfly for sure and I'm pretty sure it's an orange bluet. Since the damselfly is  between 1 and 1.5 inches long, this is definitely a macro - the photo is more than the size the insect is in reality.  Orange bluets are said to hang around ponds or slow moving streams, which is exactly where I found this one. It was hanging onto a stem waiting for a nutritious insect to pass by.

 Painted turtle and reflection

Turtles are true sun worshipers.  On a recent visit to McKenzie Marsh (Aurora), turtles were sunning themselves on logs.

 Another turtle

But turtles  (and birds, of course) were not the only animals we saw on or in the water.

Muskrat

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.

I am linking to I Heart Macro HERE.
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38 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureJuly 12, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Hi EG MARVELOUS REFLECTION IN THAT 2ND SHOT AND I LOVED SEEING THE MUSKRAT AS I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE BEFORE. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. RevrunnerJuly 12, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Wonderful closeups, EG. I find painted turtles very difficult to photograph because of their penchant for diving into the water at the first sign of anyone or anything approaching.

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  3. eileeninmdJuly 12, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    EG, these are all awesome critter sightings.. I love the damselfly macro and the turtle and reflection. The muskrat is kind of cute! Great shots. Thanks for linking up with my critter party. Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. Pamela GordonJuly 12, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Beautiful photos! I like the painted turtle. I wonder how they manage to crawl up onto windfalls like that. Do they start out from the shore and walk out or climb up from the water? Do you know? I've never seen one here at all. Have a great weekend. Pam

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  5. ShammickiteJuly 12, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    Incredible eyes on the damselfly.

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  6. cieldequimperJuly 12, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous shots EG (and I love that muskrat!)

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  7. Kerri FarleyJuly 12, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    These are GREAT!

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  8. KateJuly 12, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Wonderful photo of each animal.

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  9. RoseJuly 12, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Fine captures, specially of the damselfly. I love marsh areas...seems like they usually have something to see.

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  10. VioletSkyJuly 12, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Great macro!
    And I always love to see turtles :)

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  11. orchid0324July 12, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Oh, I thought the Muskrat "river otter" p;) Yes, first turtle shot's reflection is so marvelous, EG♡♡♡
    Night Night from Japan,xoxo Miyako*

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  12. MadSnapperJuly 12, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    I want to see a muskrat, i truly do. the reflection turtle is wonderful..the damsel fly with those bug eyes might have dropped of a UFO and be from outer space and know ET

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  13. TexWisGirlJuly 12, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    love these! turtles make me smile.

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  14. William KendallJuly 12, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    I don't think I've seen muskrats myself in the wild. Beautiful shots!

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  15. rainfield61July 12, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    A damselfly and a turtle are alike.

    They like to perch on a stem.

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  16. IndraniJuly 12, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Wow! Fantastic!
    I have never seen a muskrat , not even in zoos here.

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  17. BirdmanJuly 12, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    ... lookin' for a little 'muskrat love'?

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  18. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    I love the turtle, Great shot with reflexions!

    JetteMajken

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  19. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJuly 12, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    These are great shots! I love the turtle and it's reflection in the water.

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  20. Linda W.July 12, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    LOVED the turtle photos! :)

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  21. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJuly 12, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Like the turtles and a good catch on the muskrat.

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  22. GeorgeJuly 12, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    All of these photos are fantastic. I really like your macro of the damselfly, as well as the one of the turtle and its reflection.

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  23. 21 WitsJuly 12, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Just hanging out! Having fun.

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  24. jp@A Green RidgeJuly 12, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    outstanding pix...especially that Damselfly!...:)JP

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  25. RedPatJuly 12, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Love that muskrat - I don't think I've ever seen one!

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  26. Ginny HartzlerJuly 12, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Wonderful, wonderful pictures! The mayfly shot is amazing!! I love his big eyes. I have never seen a real muskrat, love the way the water is parting for him. And the wonderful turtle reflection! On the second picture of the turtle, his body is very colorful with reds and yellows. And I like the back feet, very good for swimming!

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  27. Lisa GordonJuly 12, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    I just love that little muskrat!
    So sweet.
    These are wonderful photographs.

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  28. sunshineJuly 12, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Great shots, like the colors of the turtle.

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  29. carol l mckennaJuly 12, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    Wonderful critters and great shots ~ muskrat and turtle are both fascinating to me ~ thanks, ^_^

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  30. AnvilcloudJuly 12, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    Tried to take a damsel fly the other day. Not very good.

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  31. betty-NZJuly 12, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Those are some lovely critters!

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  32. Carole M.July 12, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    A nice variety of wildlife...the colourful turtle was a treat to see

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  33. StephanieJuly 12, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    Awesome images, especially the turtles!!

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  34. RandyJuly 13, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Wonderful nature shots.

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  35. KathyJuly 13, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Wonderful nature shots!

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  36. AnonymousJuly 13, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    These are wonderful captures! Looks like a great place to go for a walk and enjoy nature.

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  37. NatureFootstepJuly 15, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    lovely colorful critters in your part of the world. :)

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  38. kayerjJuly 16, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    I love this post--wonderful shots. The muskrat is my favorite.

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