libellula quadrimaculata – Jill Orme Photography

20 Jun 2022

Southwold

by JDO | posted in: Buildings, Dragonflies, Invertebrates, Landscape, Odonata, Suffolk | 0

After a peaceful night, during which the only sound to be heard (other than my snoring) was the persistent hooting of a tawny owl, R and I ate one of the best, and certainly one of the biggest, breakfasts that’s … Continued

18 May 2022

Surprise!

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

We’ve lived in this house for over twenty years now, during which time I’ve walked most of the field pathways around the village, with and without dogs, and observed the local wildlife going about its business. During the last few … Continued

8 Jul 2021

Cheerful

by JDO | posted in: Dragonflies, Flowers and plants, Invertebrates, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

I was supposed to be in Chipping Norton this afternoon, getting a much-needed haircut, but the salon called shortly before I was due to set off and postponed my appointment. On the one hand, this means that I’m going to … Continued

9 Jun 2021

Success

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

I was still quite tired this morning after all the gadding about, and we have visitors coming at the weekend, so I decided to give myself an easy day today. Compton Verney ticked all the right boxes: not too big, … Continued

2 Jun 2021

Spotty

by JDO | posted in: Dragonflies, Flowers and plants, Invertebrates, Odonata, Worcestershire | 0

R and I went to Croome this morning, where the Odonata season is finally warming up. There were scores of damselflies in evidence, including a large number of tenerals, and – finally – some dragonflies too. The reed bed that … Continued

20 May 2021

Scarce

by JDO | posted in: Dragonflies, Invertebrates, Odonata, Somerset | 0

When I woke up this morning I had high hopes for this morning’s dragonfly workshop at Ham Wall with Victoria Hillman – I had, after all, seen a couple of chasers hunting on the reserve yesterday evening. When I walked … Continued

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