Azure
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
Love heart
The Large Red Damselflies have really settled in to the garden now. Males were patrolling both ponds for much of the day, and occasional territorial disputes broke out. I was able to get in close to this couple this morning … Continued
Boys will be boys
There were three male Southern Hawkers patrolling the pond at Grove Hill this afternoon. As long as the whole pond was in the light they managed – within reason – to keep out of each other’s way, but as the … Continued
The only way is Essex
Me: “Well, look at you two! Those antennae look as though the ends have been dipped in ink, so you must be – “ Male Essex Skipper (huffily decoupling): “Having a private moment – or so we thought.” Me: “Soz … Continued
Black-tailed Skimmers
R and I went to Croome this morning, where it felt as though the dragon season was finally getting under way. R came down to the lake with me to act as spotter, but after a few minutes decided that … Continued
