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Sunday, 15 June 2014

A Few Damsels

There are quite a number of Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) flying now. 
After period of wet weather I have observed them along the river bank on one of my walks. 

This female below was moving along the bank and pitching on tall grass seed.



Only one chance to get this male before he moved off again.


A pair of Azure Blue (Coenagrion puella).


A male Azure Blue below.




Another female Banded Demoiselle


The Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula)




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23 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"15 June 2014 at 08:11

    Splendid photographs, Roy. They're not the easiest of things to photograph, are they?

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    1. Roy Norris15 June 2014 at 16:31

      Thanks John, they don't cooperate that well.{:))

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  2. Julie 15 June 2014 at 08:52

    Beautiful photos.. the colours on the damsels are stunning :o)

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  3. Anonymous15 June 2014 at 11:33

    That is quite a series. You do these very well.

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  4. KaHolly15 June 2014 at 13:26

    Roy, your photos are just stunning.

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  5. The Herald15 June 2014 at 15:34

    A cracking set of images Roy, they're such delicate and beautiful creatures...[;o)

    Sorry to correct you Roy but your Common Blues are Azure Damselflies. The characteristic telltales of the male are the black 'U' shape (the beer glass) on segment two of the abdomen and the little black 'bow tie' shape on the rear part of segment ten.'

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    1. Roy Norris15 June 2014 at 16:29

      Thanks Trevor, you advice and guidance is always welcomed.

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  6. John15 June 2014 at 19:43

    Superb photos Roy! Particularly like the last one. Seen a few about now myself, especially Banded Demoiselles.
    J
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  7. Wilma15 June 2014 at 20:08

    Beautiful photos, Roy. My fav is the first one; it is a work of art with the lovely composition and colors. A study in greens.

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  8. Goosey15 June 2014 at 20:29

    Lovely pictures, I can't wait to dig a pond and hopefully coax some into the garden.

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  9. Amanda Peters15 June 2014 at 22:28

    Stunning photos...
    Amanda x

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  10. Kathie Brown16 June 2014 at 04:30

    Roy, you always get such amazing detail!

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  11. grammie g17 June 2014 at 04:03

    Hey Roy.... I remember writing a comment, but wonder if I published it : }}
    I did write one because I was very taken by the first photo, it is a beauty!! Love the soft shades of greens and the perfect catch of the pitched Damsel!!
    There all lovely though!!

    Grace

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  12. Ana Freire17 June 2014 at 17:37

    Beautiful photos!
    The composition and colors are amazing!
    All the best.
    Ana

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  13. Helma22 June 2014 at 20:16

    Great to see. Meadow brook damselfly But your other damsels in both mating and solo are really super!

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