Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

While trying to take photos of some smaller birds in my back yard, this dragonfly flew in. Although they are apparently a common dragonfly in North America, I had never seen one before. It perched on the top of a dead stump and stayed there for quite a while. It didn't seem to be bothered …

Dragonfly

Since I have to stay indoors because of all the smoke, I've been taking photos of some of the birds outside my window. This dragonfly perched on my bird feeder and stayed there for quite a while. I think it's watching me. Maralee

Arachnophobia

Arachnophobia:  "A pathological fear or loathing of spiders." If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know that I am an arachnophobe. Spiders and I do not get along. They creep me out more than just about any other insect (the large flying cockroaches we had in Hawaii are about equal …