They are intriguing insects, and it has been fun learning more about them as I've watched & photographed them -- from the intricate details of their bodies, to how they tuck in their legs until just fractions of a second before they land. Judging from the speed of my motor drive (how far they fly between shots), they're often still traveling a couple feet per second in the last 1/2 foot of their approach to the nest!
One of my goals has been to capture decent images of them in flight, so it's fun to share these with you. Let me know what you think!
Stay tuned - there's more to come!