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Saturday, 2 November 2013

Migrant Hawker - Riding out the Storm

A female Migrant Hawker Dragonfly.
The Migrant is the only Hawker that you are likely to find still flying in November, so true to form this one turned up and obligingly pitched on a bush in front of me.

I am amazed they are still around after the weather we have had recently.


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23 comments:

  1. Anonymous2 November 2013 at 08:17

    ja het is ongelofelijk het is toch al November .

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  2. holdingmoments2 November 2013 at 08:41

    I often wonder where they hide during our bad weather, only to reappear at the hint of sunshine.
    Lovely shot Roy.

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  3. The Herald2 November 2013 at 09:55

    Nice find Roy. It always amazes me how wildlife manages to survive in the harshest of conditions and then pops up as good as new the next day...[;o)

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  4. Carole M.2 November 2013 at 11:00

    and it's a perfect photo of too Roy; have a good weekend

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  5. Margaret Birding For Pleasure2 November 2013 at 13:17

    HI Roy Great shot and yes it is amazing how they seem to be able to weather the bad conditions and then appear when the sun shines.

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  6. Linda2 November 2013 at 14:49

    Glorious capture, Roy!

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  7. grammie g2 November 2013 at 15:48

    Hey Roy...Great chance shot, and a beauty!!
    I like the way the wings are reflecting on the leaves!!

    Grace

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  8. Kathie Brown2 November 2013 at 19:28

    Roy, he is a beauty! I heard about the strong storms hitting England and wondered how you fared!

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    1. Roy Norris2 November 2013 at 20:56

      Thanks Kathie. Not to bad really it was more to the South of us.

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  9. Anonymous2 November 2013 at 22:25

    We had an unusually warm day today and I saw a large dragon fly by, but I couldn't ID it.

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    1. Roy Norris3 November 2013 at 11:27

      This one was very co-operative Steve, pitched on cue in front of me.{:))

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  10. Midmarsh John3 November 2013 at 18:07

    Still warmth in the Sun but temps here are forecast to stay in single figures for the next week so I don't think I will be seeing many dragons.
    You captured that one beautifully framed by the leaf.

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    1. Roy Norris6 November 2013 at 18:38

      Thanks John. Yes its certainly changing now.

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  11. Mary3 November 2013 at 23:30

    How nice of it to pose for you! Looks like summer still. Getting cold fast here but the leaves are turning gorgeous.

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    1. Roy Norris6 November 2013 at 18:39

      Thanks Mary, its changing now unfortunately.

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  12. Noushka6 November 2013 at 08:14

    Ho geeezz!
    I would have had a ball to see this female land in front of me at this time of year!
    They might still be around but I don't see them anymore.
    And with all this rain, I wonder if we will even see darters left...
    Usually 2 are still seen until december: S; meridionale and S. striolatum!
    Lovely pic, Roy!

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  13. Roy Norris6 November 2013 at 18:40

    Thanks Noushka, Not much chance of seeing anything in December here.

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  14. Helma18 November 2013 at 12:34

    I think I already commented here, but my reaction is gone!
    I find this wonderful horse biter and you have these pictures taken also very beautiful.
    my compliments

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