A dragonfly perching on a heron? In real life it’s highly unlikely that you would see such a thing, but a male Blue Dasher dragonfly (Pachydiplax longipennis) decided that the metal silhouette of a Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) in a pond at Green Spring Gardens made a good spot to rest.
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Blue Heron in obelisk posture
Perching on a heron
Metal Great Blue Heron in pond
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Mike Powell 
If anyone would get it in real life, it would be you!
It’s one way to get 2 favorites in one picture.
Great shots. I have seen Great blue herons eat dragonflies.
Thanks, Victor. I’ve heard that herons will eat dragonflies, but have yet to see one do so.
Wonderful images, Mike. The dragonfly really knows on what bird to take a rest.
When I read the title I thought for sure that you had found a dragonfly on a real heron. If anyone could…..
I plead guilty to being intentionally deceptive in the title. It’s going to be tough to find a dragonfly perching on a live heron, but I’ll keep my eyes open.
Hallo Mike, looks like another beat you to it http://babsjeheron.wordpress.com/?s=dragon+fly
Wow. That’s am amazing shot. It’s great to see that it is possible to get that shot.