A visit to Westbere on the 1st June was very productive with good numbers of Norfolk Hawker and Scarce Chaser to be found. Arriving mid morning, I was hoping to find a few resting up before they become too active and a check of a few areas produced a few Norfolk Hawker which flushed up as I walked by, but thankfully come to rest a short while after. It was then a case of creeping up and firing a few shots before moving steadily nearer and nearer. In the end I was able to achieve a few pleasing shots and spent some time studying the finer details of this species. As I walked up the path checking the ditches later on, I found a few individuals flying up and down and coming to rest occasionally on some reeds. I settled in nearby and hoped they would land nearby which they did. Again the camera was soon into some action and being nice and fresh, they certainly do make for a good subject to photograph. With my Norfolk fix achieved, I then went in search of a few Scarce Chaser which were quite numerous in certain areas. Most were quite skittish but with some patience and fieldcraft, I was able to photograph a few males from different angles. Apart from a mating pair seen, I didn't see any females. A very pleasant few hours at this lovely place which does deliver a good range of species. I have a 'Naturetrek' Dragonfly tour next weekend so fingers crossed for some good weather and plenty to see and study.
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