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Odes For Beginners
This is the site for all who are interested in learning about dragonflies
and damselflies. Beginners can put names to these beautiful creatures while learning
many other interesting facts. Young and old alike can take part in this interesting
hobby. It requires very little effort and no special equipment. We've assembled
a lot of information here to get you started.
ode - ōd
noun
Colloquial term short for odonate, an insect of the order Odonata; commonly
used by enthusiasts to refer to a damselfly or a dragonfly. |
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odes for beginners -
ōdz fōr bĕ gĭn' ŭrz
noun
A fun and informative website chock full of photos, facts and resources
for beginning (and even intermediate) dragonfly and damselfly watchers. |
Let's Get Started...
Wondering where and when to look for Odonates, what
equipment you might want and other questions?
Click here
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Want to learn to identify odonates, from telling whether
its a dragon or a damsel to learning the differences between the families?
Click here
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You can learn about the different
habitats where odes are found
or the conservation
issues facing them.
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Learn the biology
of these fascinating critters, their life cycle, their body parts and
their behavior.
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Check out resources, including field guides, organizations,
other websites and more. Click
here
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Or just browse through our
Photo Gallery or read through
our Frequently Asked Questions
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In Loving Memory...
Sheryl Chacon, founder of Odes for Beginners
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Welcome to our Dragonfly World! Prepare to learn and have
fun!
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