Hangin’
My apologies for the background here, but I only photograph the dragons – I don’t get to tell them where to go and stand. I can’t decide whether it reminds me more of a Habitat fabric design, c.1980, or the … Continued
Inscrutable
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R had to run some errands in Stratford today, and though I’m still suffering badly with Baby B’s cold, I tagged along for the ride in the expectation of an easy Odonata photo opportunity down by the river. In the … Continued
Disappearing act
When you look at this image, it probably wouldn’t immediately occur to you that Southern Hawkers are highly camouflaged insects, but they have the amazing quality of being able to blend in with almost any foliage. I was walking through … Continued
Happy homecoming
R and I were back at home before midday, and after a couple of hours of unpacking and putting things away I wandered out into the garden to see what might be about. Almost immediately I managed to put to … Continued
Striking gold
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. And if the Odonata gods are smiling, on your fourth attempt you might just get a male Golden-ringed Dragonfly, perching for a bit of a rest after zooming back and … Continued
Black Darters
I made a return trip to the Long Mynd this afternoon, in search of my favourite small dragons. Last week’s abortive trip slightly dented my faith in the Pole Cottage pool, but unlike last Thursday today was warm, with a … Continued
Flavour of the week
The burdock is out along the bank of the Avon at Stratford, and this afternoon it was swarming with butterflies, most of which were Commas. I didn’t know before today that Commas find burdock nectar irresistible, but it must be … Continued
