Dragonflies, Not Bats

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Jennie

A rare dragonfly show tonight.

They were huge.

They swooped high and low, and all around.

I stood with outstretched arms,

and they danced around me.

Thank you, Mother Nature.

Jennie

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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
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59 Responses to Dragonflies, Not Bats

  2. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    August 1, 2018 at 1:59 am

    I see dragonflies in small numbers over at the river, but have never seen them swarm like that before. It is fascinating, but I confess I find bats more appealing than insects. 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      August 1, 2018 at 9:37 am

      I had only seen the swarm one other time. At least dragonflies are like butterflies and not other insects. Bats creep me out. Best to you, Pete.

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  3. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    August 1, 2018 at 2:41 am

    How awesome, Jennie. What a lot of dragonflies together. I wonder what caused the phenomena. Are they bigger than usual for over there? They look bigger than any I’ve seen here. What a beautiful clear blue sky. Mother Nature is amazing.

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  5. Flower Roberts's avatar FlowerAlley says:
    August 1, 2018 at 7:59 am

    I loved this. I am sure it was magical.

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  6. L. Marie's avatar L. Marie says:
    August 1, 2018 at 8:36 am

    Oh my word! I’ve never seen anything like that! Thank you for sharing!

    I keep seeing dragonflies. Or perhaps I’ve had repeat visits of a dragonfly. But lately whenever I get into my car, a dragonfly hovers around.

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  7. swamiyesudas's avatar swamiyesudas says:
    August 1, 2018 at 9:26 am

    Beautiful indeed, my Dear Jen! (Psst: I Love Dragonflies!). Well captured, and Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  8. willedare's avatar willedare says:
    August 1, 2018 at 9:45 am

    Hurrah for the crystalline wonder of a dragonfly! I have been seeing a lot of them this summer in North Truro — both at our campsite and at the beach. I don’t think of them as being Atlantic Ocean beach-beings, but there are definitely mosquitos there for them to eat… Just read a different blog post about a butterfly with mostly see-through wings! Nature is astounding. Thank you for sharing this video and your wonder with the rest of us.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      August 1, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      Nature really is a wonder. And dragonflies are some of the best. They are amazing this summer, something we haven’t seen in a long time. Thank you, Will. I always appreciate your wonderful words. 🙂

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  9. Luanne's avatar Luanne says:
    August 1, 2018 at 11:33 am

    Tiny helicopters :)!

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  10. Jacqui Murray's avatar Jacqui Murray says:
    August 1, 2018 at 11:36 am

    So wonderful. I hope kids still get to experience this feeling.

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  11. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    August 1, 2018 at 11:48 am

    That was quite the show. I’m glad you thought to capture them, Jennie.

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  12. Tofino Photography's avatar Tofino Photography says:
    August 1, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    they were protecting you

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      August 1, 2018 at 8:17 pm

      It felt that way. They were all over, yet never touched me. Now, if only I’d had your photography skills to truly capture the moment. 🙂

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      • Tofino Photography's avatar Tofino Photography says:
        August 1, 2018 at 8:25 pm

        thats nice of you to say Jennie but to be honest with this scenario I’m not sure I’d be able to get a shot?
        Off the top of my head what I would do is kill a bug,put it on the end of my left finger tip,turn myself so as to have the sun to my back,do this near sunset so as to have golden light & shoot with my right.
        I’d hoped that one would land on my finger.I’ve had a few land on me before as I’m sure you have.Putting the dead bug there might draw one in? I don’t know if it would work but I’d like to try!

      • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
        August 1, 2018 at 9:04 pm

        That is so funny as to how you would have staged it, killing the bug. Singularity they will land on me, but not last night. Many thanks.

  13. Ren's avatar ren says:
    August 1, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    Right place, right time. Fantastic indeed! Thank you for sharing…

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  14. robbiesinspiration's avatar robbiesinspiration says:
    August 1, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    A lovely poem, Jennie. A fabulous experience for you. Dragonflies I would enjoy – I am not so sure about bats.

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  15. D. Wallace Peach's avatar D. Wallace Peach says:
    August 2, 2018 at 10:52 am

    Wow. I’ve never seen a dragonfly horde! Ha ha. What magic! Mother Nature is a wonder.

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  16. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar Teagan R. Geneviene says:
    August 2, 2018 at 11:57 am

    Jennie, I’ve never seen anything quite like this. What an amazing moment. Thanks for sharing it with us. Hugs on the wing!

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  17. insearchofitall's avatar insearchofitall says:
    August 3, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    WOW!!!! I have never seen that many at once. I’m lucky to see one in the summer. That’s quite the impressive show!! Thank you for sharing it.

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  18. Opher's avatar Opher says:
    August 4, 2018 at 6:46 am

    Fabulous Jennie. Nature is so wonderful.

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  19. dgkaye's avatar dgkaye says:
    August 7, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    That was amazing!!! I’ve never seen so many together at once. Great capture! 🙂

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  20. Sarah's avatar Sarah says:
    August 10, 2018 at 8:04 am

    How wonderful! I love dragonflies! Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Jennie!

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