the best of Nature At My Doorstep: Meadowhawk Dragonfly

A new dragonfly sighting ~

I found the Meadowhawk

calmly perched on a currant leaf in my garden.

Moments later....

This delicate, golden dragonfly is only 3-4cm (1.2-1.6 inches) long.

PEACE EVERYONE

"Everything tries to be round. Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing and always come back again to where they were." ~ Black Elk - Oglala Sioux

"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"To find new things, take the path you took yesterday." ~ John Burroughs

"We must protect the forests for our children, grandchildren and children yet to be born. We must protect the forests for those who can't speak for themselves such as the birds, animals, fish and trees." ~ Qwatsinas (Hereditary Chief Edward Moody), Nuxalk Nation

Friday, August 7, 2009

Meadowhawk Dragonfly