During another visit to Thursley Common yesterday under another sunny sky but still with a stiff breeze blowing I only noted one Hobby hawking insects but at ground level there were masses of Four Spotted Chasers everywhere. The majority were constantly on the wing darting hither and thither but with a bit of searching I located one individual that had decided to take a rest.
Eventually it moved from the gorse onto a heather providing a much better view of all its distinctive features.
I also noted there were plenty of Broad-bodied Chasers around but couldn't find one at rest ... maybe on my next visit. FAB.
really attractive 'chaser' Frank. Hadn't heard of these before so I guess thinking it a 'dragonfly' isn't quite right ... Great photos
ReplyDeleteCarole M. It is definitely a Dragonfly.
DeleteMasses of 4 spot chasers! I'm happy just top get the odd individual here :-) Do ok for BB Chaser though ;-)
ReplyDeleteWarren .. Over 20 species of Odonata breed at Thursley so not difficult to see good numbers of certain species.
DeleteGreat shots of this beauty of a dragon Frank.
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith.
Deletethese are so awesome! really wonderful detail!
ReplyDeleteThank you Theresa.
DeleteGreat shots Frank, It's nice to see that the Damsels and Dragons have started to 'show' at last...[;o)
ReplyDeleteCheers Trevor. Couldn't match the variety that you managed to capture.
DeleteSuch beautiful close ups of this 4-spotted chaser! I love seeing the intricate details of their wings.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shelley. It's so good to hear from you.
DeleteThat is one wonderful bug. Good luck with the Broad-bodied Chaser.
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. More sunshine and less wind will help the quest.
DeleteWhat fabulous photos! They look like they are made from gold and silver. Wouldn't a brooch look wonderful - but I expect far too intricate to create.
ReplyDeleteAnn. When they catch the light the wings shimmer. A broach would be an excellent idea.
DeleteAwesome Dragon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kerri.
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