The Mayfly is definitely a Trout's delight.
This one below (from my research, as I know nothing about them) is the Dark Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata Spinner) a three tailed variety.
Not only a Trout's Delight, the Reed Bunting below is quite partial to one as well.
WOW! Roy these are fantastic close ups of the Mayfly and beautiful lighing with the grass. I never knew it had sucj=h a long tail and great capture of the Reed Bunting with one in its bill. Have a lovely weekend.
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DeleteGreat photos as always Roy. It's a few years since I last saw this spectacle. It is quite a sight when hundreds of them emerge at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThanks John, there were quite a few in the area where I shot these. Their flight pattern is unusual.
DeleteLovely pictures those! Managed to snap a banded demoiselle munching on a shorter tailed mayfly last year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon.
Deleteprachtig wat een mooie onderwerpen ,heel goed gezien deze mooie composities
ReplyDeleteThanks Bas.
Delete...cool photos...the tails are so interesting. .
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly, some species only have two apparently.
DeleteVery beautiful bird !
ReplyDeleteHugs Roy
Merci Nathalie.
DeleteFabulous captures! The tails are very long.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gunilla.
DeleteHey Roy...All are nice but I like #3. It shows a nice view of its long body.
ReplyDeleteGrace
Thanks GG.
DeleteThese are lovely photos of the mayfly, I have never seen such a dark one before.
ReplyDeleteOn the contrary, in Spain they are very light.
Your 3rd pic is a winner: composition, light, bokeh, natural flares and sharpness of the subject, everything is perfect :)
Keep well and enjoy your day, Roy.
Very interesting! You know I love the bird!
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