The intention was to hunt for Fritillaries and White Admirals etc in Brampton Wood but it was closed for Management tasks so we diverted to the River Ouse banks and spent an enjoyable morning hunting sheltered spots for Dragonflies etc. Here some of the captures - interesting that we identified our last dragonfly of the morning as a Skimmer in the field but the photo (image 1) clearly shows the dark patches at the base of the wing and tips (compare image 2).
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
River Ouse at Brampton
Saturday, May 21, 2022
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.
Saturday, June 26, 2021
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.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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.
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