Spent a deal of the time watching a magnificent hunting display by a single Hobby. He soared, swept down, caught Hairy Dragonflies and soared high in the sky again. Had one, unsuccessful, attempt at a Sand Martin which escaped!
A wonderful aerial display and much too fast for me or my camera and lens
However, some record shots!
Another entertainment was this beautifully coloured Damselfly. I've poured over my book but cannot ID it.
So - if anyone visiting can - I would be very pleased to know what it is
The poppies have just come into flower with a zing!
We were also entertained by a pair of Marsh Frogs.... but that's for another post
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We had Hobby over the garden yesterday but far too high for the lens!
I'm fairly certain the Damsel is a teneral male Blue-tailed.
I might try Barnes on Wednesday when the winds should be lighter.
Great set love the Hobby and believe the Damsel is indeed a blue tailed as Frank says but think it may be a female.
Nice shots Tricia but I cannot help you with the ID, sorry ;-)
Great photos, Tricia. The blues are so vibrant and everything looks so alive. You are about 4-6 weeks ahead of us; I am looking forward to seeing our counterparts come out!
Great flight shots!
Those flowers are a knockout Tricia.
Well done with the Hobby; not seen one here yet.
Ischnura elegans - Blue-tailed Damselfly( colour form)
Cut and paste this then see pic at bottom of page.
http://www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/isele.html
I'd be well pleased with those Hobby shots, I think I've seen one once but can't be sure.
Tricia, those hobby shot are way better than 'record' quality. Very well captured.
Hi Phil... and many thanks for the kind comment.... I was just pleased to get one or two that were OK... (of the hundreds I deleted ;) )
I have said it before, your in flight shot's are good but these are superb! I could not agree more with Phil's comment Tricia.
paul.
Hi Paul - thank you so much.. I was rather chuffed with the acceptable pics... :)
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