The Migrant Hawker Dragonfly (Aeshna mixta)
The first six images were shot in a hedgerow adjacent to a river, which is the normal habitat for this species. The remainder were shot on the side of a woodland ride.
They will continue to fly through to November.
Colorful patterns on the Migrant Hawker. Nice shots, Roy. I'm just now learning a little about dragonflies. I don't see many around here. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan, they are difficult to keep up with and learn about the ID.
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ReplyDeleteThese are great photos, I love the detail.
Guy
Thanks Guy.
DeleteHey Roy... Love these guy's... great shot's!!
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Great photos and what a beauty! I found a Southern Hawker recently but it was dying - but probably the only chance I got to see one close up and take photos. Loved your Common Blue photos too - I haven't seen a single one this year. They should rename them! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy. Yes the Blues have not been very common this year.
DeleteNice bug. We call these darners over on this side. Hawker is a pretty cool description. Our darners are constant flyers and it is tough to find them resting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. Yes it s very lucky finding one resting, they just keep flying of hours.
DeleteA very colorful dragon! You got some great detailed shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary.
DeleteI thought I had already responded to this post but I see my reaction nergens.Prachtig to see the horse biter and this is the man. I actually had it in my garden.
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ReplyDeleteWaouw, quelle chance cette rencontre !!!
J'adore, très belle série.
Bravo
Kiss
Merci Nathalie.
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