Eastern Pondhawk

“It’s MY droplet of water!” — this dragonfly, probably

This is an eastern pondhawk, or Erythemis simplicicollis. Also called the common pondhawk, they’re named for their hawk-like agility in the air, even able to catch damselflies on the wing. They’re typically 36-48 mm in length; I personally prefer this graphic of its size compared to a human hand (except it’s just the hand).

Photo taken: July 4, 2021

Red-tailed Hawk

The lighting situation was unfortunate at best for this shot, but if my memory serves me right, this is the closest shot I have of this species… It’s a trade-off, I suppose. Hopefully, I’ll get a much nicer shot in the future.

This is a red-tailed hawk, or Buteo jamaicensis. Despite the aforementioned lighting problem, its telltale red tail is still clear~

Photo taken: Nov. 8, 2020