I was able to spend a few hours last weekend at Westbere where I wandered around in all weathers from sunny and warm to heavy rain. During a heavy shower I was resting up under a tree when as I scanned the grass line, I picked out a male Banded Demoiselle. Should I stay and keep dry or risk the rain for a shot of a Banded Demoiselle. Well, I decided to get a little wet and try to get a few photos. As the rain finally passed over, the sun come out which encouraged a few Norfolk Hawker to take to the wing. I could spend hours watching them but finally had to take a few photos as they flew in and landed. The light was quite tricky but the photos didn't work out too badly. There were a few Scarce Chaser on the wing and try as I did, I ended up having to get a shot or two of a few individuals that posed well. Only a few hours out in differing weather but long enough to enjoy the variety of species and photographic opportunities that were on offer.
I'm never going to forget the day last June, when I found 16 Banded Demoiselle together on the Lancaster Canal, in flight like butterflies....Magic. The Norfolk Hawker gets ever nearer to my home town up north 21 miles away. But the Scarce Chaser, no chance. Brilliant images as ever Marc.
ReplyDeleteRegards....Pete.
Many thanks Pete. I imagine it's a matter of time before the Norfolk Hawker makes it up to you. With the weather warming u, who knows what could happen on the dragonfly front. Take care.
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