Drawing toward the close of the Odonata season here are a few I shot very recently.
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| Black-tailed Skimmer |
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| Migrant Hawker |
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| Southern Hawker |
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| Banded Demoiselle |
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| Ruddy Darter |
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| Ruddy Darter |
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| Common Darter (male) |
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| Common Darter (female) |
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| Common Darter and three below |
"Whats going on here then"
This female Southern Hawker thought it was a good place to try and lay eggs, my shoe.
wow! I have hardly seen any Dragonflies this year adn you have them coming so close to you. Your photographs are marvellous Roy. Thanks fo letting e know about the Racing Pigeon. I have amended that now in the post. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret.
DeleteFabulous pictures! I've tried, so i know how hard it is.
ReplyDeleteThanks FG.
DeleteBrilliant shot of the broody hawker! I love how these pics show the colour contrast between common darters and ruddy darters. Speaking of which the common darters are pretty hardy and I would expect to see for a little while yet.
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon, yes they will be here for a while.
DeleteLovely shots Roy. Must admit I have taken many pictures of the dragonflies/damselflies, I have seen them but they seem to be too busy flying around, chasing each other around. Maybe the smell of your feet confused the lady ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lyn.
DeleteUm! are suggesting my feet smell Lyn.{:))
Fantastic shots, Roy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wilma.
DeleteGreat pics, Roy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison.
Deletenice shots Roy. I seem to think there haven't been as many this year.......
ReplyDeleteThanks Pete. been OK in this area.
DeleteA great variety of shots Mr Norris and interesting behaviour from the rather confused Southern Hawker female. Also well done getting some pics of ruddy darters as well, especially as I have found them very hard to find up here this year.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well and best wishes to all :-)
Thanks David, Ruddy Darters are quite numerous in this area.
DeleteThat's a good selection Roy.
ReplyDeleteThanks John.
DeleteYou are definitely an Odonata Whisperer - just love those last two shots! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy. Its the animal attraction.{:))
DeleteFantastic photos of the gorgeous dragonflies!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gunilla.
DeleteHey Roy... Well you do have a way of attracting things to you don't you. Butterflies, dragonflies, wow when I get near they take off :}
ReplyDeleteI love that second one, such beautiful colors.
Nice shots!!!
Grace
Thanks GG.(:))
Deletelove dragonflies and your shows here a very beautiful series of many different dragonflies. Even a dragonfly piggybacked onto your shoe :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Helma.(:))
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