Coenagrion puella – Page 2 – Jill Orme Photography

17 May 2021

Fresh

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Invertebrates, Odonata, Warwickshire | 0

It was another day of crazy weather. During a visit to Grove Hill this morning I was rained on, hailed on, blown hither and yon, and steamed by brief periods of blazing sunshine. I also narrowly missed getting fried on … Continued

25 Jun 2020

Efficient

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Invertebrates, My garden, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

Until I became a pond custodian, I had no idea how many female damselflies oviposit alone. When I took this photo there were two solo female Azures working around the pond plants, as well as the tandem pair in my … Continued

21 Jun 2020

Calm

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Invertebrates, My garden, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

I only have four photos from today, and I’m posting this one because it’s Father’s Day, and R has completely fallen for the charms of the damselflies. Well, it’s cheaper than buying him a present. I’m not sure where the … Continued

20 Jun 2020

Pond Watch

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Invertebrates, My garden, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

The British Dragonfly Society have declared this to be Pond Watch weekend – so being a compliant sort of a person*, I went out this morning and watched my ponds. Conditions were a little tricky, with scudding clouds changing the … Continued

2 Jun 2020

Azure

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Dragonflies, Invertebrates, My garden, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

I’ve been battling with myself for the past ten minutes: this is one of the nicest photos I took today, but the extra is the most exciting. In the end I’ve decided to give the Azure Damselflies pride of place, … Continued

27 May 2020

Emperor

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Dragonflies, Invertebrates, My garden, Odonata, Warwickshire, Worcestershire | 0

Firstly, I’d like to say a huge thank you for your lovely response to my 6-year milestone yesterday. I’m very grateful for your lovely comments, and touched by your generosity in sending my post to the top line of pops. … Continued

29 Jun 2019

Quickie

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Invertebrates, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

Goodness me – the state of your mind…. I had very little time for photography today, because it was concert day for Chipping Campden Festival Chorus, involving the final rehearsal with soloists, as well as the performance. Given that it … Continued

1 Jun 2019

Escape

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Invertebrates, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

R and I are still in running away from home mode, so it was lucky that we had a few errands to do today. Because we’re also both feeling very squidgy and sentimental, one of these was to go to … Continued

22 May 2019

Fresh

by JDO | posted in: Damselflies, Invertebrates, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

This is the first damselfly I’ve found in the village this year – an occasion that merits a post, I think. I spotted her when I stumbled over to my neighbours’ pond late this afternoon, after a day of pre-wedding … Continued

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