At the beginning of September (yes, I realize it is now the beginning of October) my dad, Steve, and his friend Cary, and co-author of the book, Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon: A Field Guide, took our family and some friends on a nature walk where the kids and adults alike were able to observe, as well as catch and release, several species of dragonflies and damselflies. The trail we walked on was near the freeway and behind an industrial area, but the preservation and restoration of the area made you almost forget that you weren't miles from civilization.
And being surrounded by all that natural beauty, as well as the magical feeling of having a dragonfly rest briefly on your hand, made for an unforgettable morning.
These photos are great Kim, is this the location that you pointed out while we were driving around?
Posted by: Jackiewood.wordpress.com | October 04, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Exactly Jackie, they were the ponds near Ali's that you could see from the freeway- maybe we can go there the next time you are down (and sometime I would like to film it too.)
Posted by: kimberly | October 04, 2011 at 08:05 PM
How beautiful (the dragonflies and the place). I bet your children love to visit!
Posted by: Liz Ness | October 11, 2011 at 10:17 AM