Orange
What can I say about today, other than that the heat was horrendous? I’m aware that there are people who love temperatures in the mid-30s, but in my opinion they are psychopaths. Of the six images I’ve kept today, all … Continued
Chasers galore
Today will live in my head as Chaser Day. This morning I stood for about twenty minutes by the village pond, watching the senior Four-spotted Chaser there taking his life in his wings by repeatedly challenging the resident male Emperor. … Continued
Ruddy Darter
R and I went to Croome this morning, where I was hoping (though not expecting) to spot the Lesser Emperor that was reported there yesterday. I didn’t find him, but there were several Emperors hawking around the lake and “river”, … Continued
Say it with flowers
I love a Four-spotted Chaser – they’re such neat and energetic little dragons (Norbert dragons, the Boy Wonder would probably say). This particular male was top dog at the village pond this afternoon, repeatedly besting a second male who was … Continued