Dragons and Damsels at Paxton Pits

Paxton Pits was alive with Damselflies (Variable and Banded Demoiselles) and Dragons (Scarce Chaser, Norfolk Hawker, nymph case and adult sheltering in the hedgerow). Lots of other insects around - Soldier Beetle, Green-veined Butterfly and Cardinal Beetle.

Frensham Little Pond

We visited Fensham Little Pond on a warm morning hoping to see lots of Dragonflies - there were certainly many more around than we had seen previously - Black-tailed Skimmers (male and female), Beautiful Demoiselles (female with 'bombing' male, male),and Broad-bodied Chaser (female). The supporting cast included Reed Bunting, various flies, beetle and bugs.

Dragonflies in Flight

We had great fun at Strumpshaw trying to catch the Norfolk Hawkers and Scarce Chasers in flight. I have chosen images that show their amazing agility and the flexing and complete rotational abilities of the wings. Coming into land or leaving a perch demonstrate the use of the wings and legs.