Flying dragons

[Shortsighted]

Looking for birds everywhere I get kind of used to catching flashes of movement in my
peripheral vision. A twitch of a leave, a fleeting blur at the lateral limit of vision where
changes in light and dark rule and visual acuity fails outright. I find myself reacting to
movement at my flank only to see a dragonfly. This happens a lot. Seeing actual birds,
not so much. So here's to those flying dragons that incessantly buzz me.












I think the series consists of Widow Skimmer, 12-Spotted Skimmer, Blue Dasher, Green Darner, Ruby Meadowhawk, Common Whitetail and White-faced Meadowhawk.
I'll let you decide which one is which.

[BetCrooks]

Isn't that a Calico Pennant, too? (The red body one with the saddlebags.)

[Shortsighted]

I'm sure your right. That's why I post the shots, so I can learn something from
people who know things I don't know. There is oh so much I don't know.
I'll look up your suggestion.
Thanks

[JW Mills]

Didn't realize you were asking for  ID help.
1. Common Whitetail
2. Darner, can't be sure which one without seeing the thoracic stripes.
3. Meadowhawk, either Ruby, Cherry-faced or White-faced
4. Shadow Darner
5. Meadowhawk, either Ruby or Cherry-faced
6. Common Green Darner
7. Widow Skimmer
8. Common Whitetail
9. Blue Dasher
10. Calico Pennant
11. Twelve-spotted Skimmer
12. Twelve-spotted Skimmer
 
Nice set, BTW!