One dragonfly that is also closely associated with acidic wet heathland sites is the Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) and I have seen them in good numbers throughout July.
The male has blue-grey eyes and a tapering powder-blue abdomen but the
orange pterostigma (wing-spot) plus the buff shoulder stripes present on
both sexes differentiates it from the very similar Black-tailed Skimmer.
The females sporting their rich ochre colours often enable them to blend in well with their surroundings making them a little harder to spot unless you happen to nearly trip over one, like this individual, perched on a sandy track well away from any water.
You can view a couple of close ups of both sexes on my other blog, FABirding.
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They are such cool looking critters. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteAll lovely images Frank.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are unique images that are dragonflies nimble and super fast but when you have hung loose and relaxed for the great shots ...
ReplyDeletegreetings Frank
Amazing close-ups. Love the colors. Thanks so much for linking up with "Through My Lens" photo meme.
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Mersad Donko Photography
Oh how wonderful! Great macro shots of this interesting dragonfly.
ReplyDeleteOhh Frank, great photos!
ReplyDeleteSkimmers and chasers are rather similar! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteNever too many dragonfly pictures! These are great.
ReplyDeleteI always think they look as though they are smiling, but I have seen one chew a butterfly... That is not a smile... LOL.. Great captures Frank... I need to get out to see what I can find here when I am feeling better...Michelle
ReplyDeleteYour images are so crisp and beautiful!
ReplyDeletePlease come link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/08/say-yes-to-neigh.html
Oh my, what big eyes you have Mr. Dragonfly.
ReplyDeleteGreat post frank,still waiting to see one up close.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed.
John.
Wonderful shots! You must be amazingly patient!
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