Flight of the Fairies

If you study Banded Demoiselle damselflies long enough you will find that they often like to pitch on the same place each time. 

This provides for some flight shot opportunities.

More Flutters

A few species of butterflies have now appeared on my local walk and other locations at last.

It is surprising how a few warm days have affected the butterfly population. 

It has also improved my chances of finding the Golden-ringed Dragonfly.

Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Male)

Grayling

Green-veined White.

Red Admiral

Brimstone

Speckled Wood

Comma

Reed Warbler/Stonechat

A single repetitive low sounding call from the reeds alerted me to this Reed Warbler.

Fortunately it came into view amongst the reeds several times.

Stonechats at this time of year display their full colourful plumage.

 

Cygnet Fluff

I found this little Cygnet along with its parents at Radipole Lake, Weymouth.

Surprisingly it was the only Cygnet that the pair of Mute Swans had.