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Dunking for Minnows and Picking off Dragons

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p.1 #1 · Dunking for Minnows and Picking off Dragons

This 'Greenie' was having a great time hunting while disguising himself as a pond reed the other day. They are so patient, and so fast.

Greg

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Aug 23, 2025 at 03:31 PM

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p.1 #2 · Dunking for Minnows and Picking off Dragons

Nice set Greg with the last sequence my favorites. Did it use the dragon fly as bait for a fish?

Morris

Aug 23, 2025 at 06:49 PM

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p.1 #3 · Dunking for Minnows and Picking off Dragons

Good captures by you and Olympus, and the Greenie. Nice little snack for the Greenie. I have seen herons try to do the same thing.

Tony

Aug 23, 2025 at 07:13 PM

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p.1 #4 · Dunking for Minnows and Picking off Dragons

morris wrote:
Nice set Greg with the last sequence my favorites. Did it use the dragon fly as bait for a fish?

Morris

Thanks, Morris. The Dragonfly was just part of his menu selection -- Sardines and Dragonfly Entree.

Greg

Aug 23, 2025 at 08:15 PM

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p.1 #5 · Dunking for Minnows and Picking off Dragons

Imagemaster wrote:
Good captures by you and Olympus, and the Greenie. Nice little snack for the Greenie. I have seen herons try to do the same thing.

Tony

Thanks, Tony. Yep, it's a big mistake for a Dragonfly to perch within 'neck length' of a Greenie when fishing is a bit slow.

Greg

Aug 23, 2025 at 08:18 PM

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p.1 #6 · Dunking for Minnows and Picking off Dragons

Great catch Greg. You nailed it !

Aug 24, 2025 at 07:57 AM

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p.1 #7 · Dunking for Minnows and Picking off Dragons

sum1sgrampa wrote:
Great catch Greg. You nailed it !

Thanks, Gary!

Greg

Aug 24, 2025 at 03:39 PM

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p.1 #8 · Dunking for Minnows and Picking off Dragons

Hi Greg. I don't think I have seen a Green Heron grab a Dragonfly before. Very nice captures !

John

Aug 24, 2025 at 05:38 PM

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p.1 #9 · Dunking for Minnows and Picking off Dragons

johnohio wrote:
Hi Greg. I don't think I have seen a Green Heron grab a Dragonfly before. Very nice captures !

John

Thank you, John.
I've seen it several times, but normally Dragonflies seem to be wise enough to avoid landing within striking distance.

Greg

Aug 24, 2025 at 09:34 PM


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