Two different species of skimmers sharing a roost this afternoon here at @casabentbill.bsky.social #CostaRica Carmine Skimmer on the left and a Swamp Skimmer on the right. #dragonflies #bugsky #Odonata - ThreadSky

mikemelton.bsky.social • 4 days ago

Two different species of skimmers sharing a roost this afternoon here at @casabentbill.bsky.social #CostaRica

Carmine Skimmer on the left and a Swamp Skimmer on the right.

#dragonflies #bugsky #Odonata

Comments

lizziethequeen.bsky.social•4 days ago

Beautiful!
I’m also seeing the pink and orange Power Rangers. 🩷🧡

idontpaddle.bsky.social•4 days ago

Looks like the Oranges get first at bats

notkaspeck.bsky.social•4 days ago

That was my thought!

trs-80.bsky.social•4 days ago

I'm surprised they are sharing the perch and not fighting for dominance.

mikemelton.bsky.social•3 days ago

I was surprised, too.

margueriteturl2.bsky.social•4 days ago

So cool! I’ve never seen two different ones on a the sam perch!

briannanomaly.bsky.social•3 days ago

Every single day your pictures make me jealous I’m not in Costa Rica 😆

retiredrph.bsky.social•4 days ago

They look like strange astronauts during an EVA, in dayglo space suits

bugsrule.bsky.social•4 days ago

Fantastic!

voxlyra.bsky.social•3 days ago

😲...

ahhaenlighten777.bsky.social•4 days ago

ahangingthread.bsky.social•4 days ago

Amazing

schatzfinder.bsky.social•4 days ago

My dear fried, the pool dragonfly died in pool yesterday. 2 already showed up to claim the pool .. interesting creatures .. hope the new one will be as friendly as this one.

thedragoon288.bsky.social•3 days ago

💯💯

lisdoon.bsky.social•4 days ago

So amazing - so perfect. Your photography is just wonderful - bringing the magic and miracle of nature to everyone. Thank you 💚💚🧡🧡❤️❤️

mikemelton.bsky.social•4 days ago

Thank you for the kind words!

dbmichele.bsky.social•4 days ago

Reminds me of so many things: men’s gymnastics, kids climbing poles games, Star Wars. This is one of your best and I love the birds.

midnightfloof-1.bsky.social•3 days ago

They are so cute! 🥰🥰

inanna-nz.bsky.social•4 days ago

Amazing photo

donaldbonasia.bsky.social•4 days ago

Tinker Bell & Tinker Bello

jailoon.bsky.social•4 days ago

that is incredible... like what was their "thoughts" sharing a perch?

mikemelton.bsky.social•4 days ago

It's not typical behavior, from my observation. They won't commonly share a perch like this.

genebob.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hello

joycomes.bsky.social•3 days ago

Wonderful capture Mike🤩

mikemelton.bsky.social•3 days ago

Thank you!

cheerytomato.bsky.social•4 days ago

Am I the only one who thinks these guys look like special forces operatives plotting an upcoming mission?

notalwaysladydi.bsky.social•4 days ago

Where I grew up in Galveston, Texas swarming dragonflies were an indication of storms and hurricanes coming. They are beautiful but it’s the beginning of hurricane season. Yikes.