DRAGONFLIES

All the other creepy crawlies and animals that interact with your garden and the countryside
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Jacksparrow
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A first today at the chateau as we had a dragonfly enter through the open patio door. It made a hell of a racket trying to get out again getting stuck between the blind and the window. I managed to release it without harm but did get a chance to ID it. It was a Southern Hawker which is probably the most common of the bigger species.
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Well done for helping JS.
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I caught a glimpse of a Common Darter today but unfortunately it did not stop for a photo.
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Good spot JS, they are not easy to catch up with.
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One from Radipole Lake earlier this month
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Very nice PB, not seen any yet this ear.
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How nice PB...still not seen any :-(
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Only Damsels so far this year.
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Male Blue-tailed Damsel
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I went for a walk on the patch yesterday, looking for damsel and dragonflies, I found both and was quite pleased :)

Still editing photos but, I remembered to try a video, for a change :(
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