Ode Series
Dragonflies and damselflies make up an order of insects called Odonata. This group of insects, collectively called odes, developed from ancestors originating at least 300 million years ago. The body design of modern day odes has changed relatively little in comparison with the fossils of their early ancestors. This series will take you to various locations within the Carden Dragonfly Count circle where some interesting odes have been located.
Dragonhunter
I've learned a lot about the roads in Carden by doing the annual butterfly and dragonfly counts in July. I probably would never have driven down this road if not to find odes. This is now one of my favourite spots and I bring visitors here whenever I get the chance. While this was not the first place where I saw my first ever dragonhunter, one of the most impressive dragonflies, one did appear here a year later. It was patrolling over the water, darting in and out of our sight, as it looked for other dragonflies to eat. It is always a thrill to see one of these giants.
I have been keeping an eye on this location as a potential spot for a cache since very shortly after finding my first cache. Now nearly two years later, I have finally managed to get the job done with this, my first cache placement.
This river may flood in spring.