The Banded Demoiselles of Utrecht city

Zwartewater in Utrecht
The Zwartewater canal in Utrecht

Zwartewater

The Zwartewater is a small canal in Utrecht, the Netherlands. It is part of a small river running through the northern part of Utrecht. On both sides of the canal are houses. On the edges are some trees and shrubs. It's an idyllic place to live.

A bit further, left behind the bridge on the photo is a small public garden called the Jan van Lingtuin. Going backwards (in the other direction as the photo shows) there is a small water lock. This lock is quite important for the Banded Demoiselle, because it makes the water flow gently, and Banded Demoiselles like water that flows.