tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post2700556135270816369..comments2024-02-10T22:47:24.732+00:00Comments on Kent Dragonflies: Thursley Common Part 1Marc Heathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-41532262655049705432013-07-21T21:04:29.127+01:002013-07-21T21:04:29.127+01:00Great shots :)
I saw my first Dartford Warblers a...Great shots :)<br /><br />I saw my first Dartford Warblers at Thursley, in 1995 I think, but cold winters + the fire seem to have wiped them out, hopefully they will recolonise someday. And have heard that it used to have White-faced Darters - now I think the most southerly site for that sp. is somewhere in Staffordshire. It is still an amazing place even if not as glorious as it used to be.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664459716979166280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-16617265764657804352013-07-21T13:50:26.203+01:002013-07-21T13:50:26.203+01:00It's peak time for dragons and Damsels now mar...It's peak time for dragons and Damsels now marc, great that it coincides with some decent weather for once. Good to see you picking up a few more new ones :-)Warren Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042798315431561018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-74871119560687868662013-07-21T11:51:15.067+01:002013-07-21T11:51:15.067+01:00Some lovely shots Marc, I endorse your view,it is ...Some lovely shots Marc, I endorse your view,it is certainly a good place for Dragons, birdlife is also good with Redstart ,Woodlark and GG Shrike being regulars. Good luck if you find time for the Sissinghurst trip.Mike Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886648998858394079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-69834911807569600552013-07-21T09:52:41.563+01:002013-07-21T09:52:41.563+01:00Really great Dragonlies and the lifers, well done ...Really great Dragonlies and the lifers, well done Marc.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-53878901912352263062013-07-21T07:39:13.279+01:002013-07-21T07:39:13.279+01:00Marc ,
Glad you enjoyed your visit and got your li...Marc ,<br />Glad you enjoyed your visit and got your lifers in non-ideal conditions .<br />If you think the reserve is superb today , you would have loved it 25-30 years ago .<br />Black-faced Darter , Common Hawker and Brilliant Emerald along with all the commoner species filled the air , Dartford Warbler and Hobby were seen in good numbers . That little stream you searched for GRD was full of Beautiful Demoiselle as well , and Raft Spider could be found with ease . I know everything seems better looking back , but that site was the No.1 in the country , unfortunately , it's very different now . Re your 'sunny and not windy' recommendation , in those conditions it can be like being in the middle of the Sahara , especially if down the far end of the boardwalk , without any water to drink .Greeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18036202102998375825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-69254360626069092572013-07-21T02:02:30.757+01:002013-07-21T02:02:30.757+01:00nice dragonflysnice dragonflysAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.com