Tag Archives: Dragonfly

Dragonfly on Wrought Iron

October 29, 2025 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

Many of the older plots at Magnolia Cemetery have wrought iron fences marking their borders.

In mid October one dragonfly made use of this one as a perch, perhaps enjoying its position in the full sun now that autumn is with us.

He flew off as I approached and changed my angle, returning to a nearby finial after each foray.

A wider view shows that time has taken its toll on parts of this fence.

Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC
October 19, 2025

Canon 18-200mm lens, replacement, used–first time out.

Insects

Dragonfly on Pink Lily

July 16, 2025 Ellen Jennings 11 Comments

It was something of a challenge to get a nice composition of this dragonfly while keeping my feet out of the garden bed.

Somewhat oddly, he never took flight while I was watching.

And he was the only one I saw in this 100 foot (30 meter) long garden.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 11, 2025

Reptiles

Check Out The Pearly Whites

May 24, 2025 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

Teeth, that is…

Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
May 7, 2025

Insects

Dragonflies on Fall Display

October 30, 2024 Ellen Jennings 4 Comments

The late afternoon sun was highlighting an artful pile of pumpkins and gourds at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. A number of dragonflies were pleased to use the veggies as perches.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
October 12, 2024

Insects

Dragonfly and Pear

August 9, 2024 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
July 28, 2024

Insects

Four-spotted Pennant On Marsh Grass

August 6, 2024 Ellen Jennings 1 Comment

Much of the edge of the big pond at Donnelley WMA is lined with marsh grasses that make nice perches for dragonflies. A few species were taking advantage between hunting forays, including these Four-spotted Pennants.

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
July 21, 2024

Insects

Yellow Swallowtail, Dragonfly and Bee

July 22, 2024 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

I was concentrating on the Yellow Swallowtail butterfly circling a buttonbush, not noticing the dragonfly or the bee until looking at the photos later.