\nThis summer, I’ve noticed a lot of dragonflies. Today, in the yard, there were three at once. I can’t recall seeing them often before; one wonders what might have changed.\n<\/p>\n
\nI looked up what dragonflies eat: their diet can include beetles, butterflies, and mosquitoes. I’ve noticed more of all those in the yard this year. One might wonder what’s changed; perhaps that’s for another post.<\/p>\n
\nMy reading suggests that if a water feature is added to a yard, it can serve as a nursery for dragonflies. I haven’t added a water feature, but perhaps someone nearby has.<\/p>\n
\nThe dragonflies are welcome, anyhow:)\n<\/p>\n
Pollock, J. (July 10, 2024). “What do dragonflies eat, and how do they hunt?” Ducks Unlimited Canada. https:\/\/www.ducks.ca\/stories\/conservator\/what-dragonflies-eat\/<\/a><\/p>\nJack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Self-tutoring about ecology: the tutor mentions a yard observation. This summer, I’ve noticed a lot of dragonflies. Today, in the yard, there were three at once. I can’t recall seeing them often before; one wonders what might have changed. I …<\/p>\n