Dragonflies - Norfolk Hawker - Black-tailed Skimmer

It is that time again when the Dragonflies start to emerge.

I was able to shoot two species this week. The Norfolk Hawker and the Black-tailed Skimmer.

I have included 'Specific' and 'Habitat' images.

The flight period of the Norfolk Hawker is from May through to August. The male and female are quite smilar in colour from a distance. A good indicator is, the male has a waist whereas the female does not. Its size is approximately 67mm in length.

The flight period of Black-tailed Skimmer is from April to September. The female is easily identified from the grey/black bodied male, as it is yellow in colour. Its size ranges from 44 to 49 mm.

I was unable to find a female on this shoot.

A Butterfly Shoot - Cerne Abbas

One of my first trips to Cerne Abbas this year.

The species at this time is quite varied, ranging from the one that every one wants to catch a sight of - the Duke of Burgundy, a couple of Skippers, Green Hairstreak, Brown Argus and Small Heath.

I just missed getting a shot of the Marsh Fritillary, but I will catch up with that species sometime shortly I hope.

I have also inclueded a few scene images, which is typical of the County of Dorset.

Duke of Burgundy

Common Blue (Male)

Green Hairstreak

Dingy Skipper

Small Heath

I did get a poor shot of this species with its wings open as it was flying. 

Not something to be seen very often.

Brown Argus

Green-veined White. (Male) Spring Brood

Grizzled Skipper (Female)

Male

A Nature Mix

Spring is a great time to go out walking if you want to see birds, butterflies and wildflowers.

It is even better if you like taking photographs of such things.

Greenfinch

Water forget-me-not

Orange Tip (Male)

Geranium

Creeping Buttercup

Speckled Wood

Common Alder

Green-veined White

Common Alder