tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post864606795203106729..comments2024-02-10T22:47:24.732+00:00Comments on Kent Dragonflies: The Dainty Damselfly is Back!Marc Heathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-10448428751646182202020-09-08T16:52:43.066+01:002020-09-08T16:52:43.066+01:00Many thanks Mike. Most definitely a wow moment to ...Many thanks Mike. Most definitely a wow moment to see this species finally. Take care. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-6283456315822737042020-09-07T23:46:01.449+01:002020-09-07T23:46:01.449+01:00Hi Marc, That's a spectacular tick to add to y...Hi Marc, That's a spectacular tick to add to your collection. As usual spectacular photo's. Stay safe. Mike.Mike Attwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314216249222074615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-13744865532004376002020-09-07T16:26:25.791+01:002020-09-07T16:26:25.791+01:00Many thanks Pete for your visit and kind words. A ...Many thanks Pete for your visit and kind words. A very special time I will not forget in a hurry. Hoping others next year and enjoy as I have this year. Take care. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-50674277549539994552020-09-06T21:50:08.793+01:002020-09-06T21:50:08.793+01:00AMAZING....The amazing little Dainty Damselfly, ap...AMAZING....The amazing little Dainty Damselfly, aptly named in it's amazing blue/black finery, in particular the two images of the stunning full frame males, and at least 180 of'em. The highlight of your odonata time so far, I'll say Marc.<br /><br />Stay Safe Take Care. Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-17503533217551052342020-09-06T17:35:23.723+01:002020-09-06T17:35:23.723+01:00Much appreciated Richard. A massive privilege to b...Much appreciated Richard. A massive privilege to be invited to survey this rare species and a new species for me too. Has to be a highlight of my odonata time so far. Fingers crossed for their success. Take care. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-23188548937755415912020-09-06T17:16:45.005+01:002020-09-06T17:16:45.005+01:00What a wonderful, and well deserved, privilege to ...What a wonderful, and well deserved, privilege to be able to see and photograph this rare species, Marc. Delighted to hear that the numbers are astoundingly good. You certainly maximised the opportunity with your excellent photography. Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-11127097953611888452020-09-06T16:28:10.871+01:002020-09-06T16:28:10.871+01:00Fingers crossed yes that they move to public areas...Fingers crossed yes that they move to public areas in the near future. I'd bet that there are other small colonies also unfound yet in Kent. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-89099767730759887692020-09-06T10:32:11.574+01:002020-09-06T10:32:11.574+01:00Excellent to hear that this species is starting to...Excellent to hear that this species is starting to colonise in a big way. Let's hope they spread to areas that we can get to see them too.<br />Matt saw the Sheppey ones so I need to catch up with him!!Bob Eade.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15087975886344058082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-83581286771273681412020-09-05T20:28:42.522+01:002020-09-05T20:28:42.522+01:00Many thanks Adrian. Hopefully your chance will com...Many thanks Adrian. Hopefully your chance will come next May. It will most definitely be worth it to see one if not the rarest Damselfly in the UK. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-27958133531373417492020-09-05T20:26:38.906+01:002020-09-05T20:26:38.906+01:00Many thanks Bob. Certainly made my year. Many thanks Bob. Certainly made my year. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-12609331150104914272020-09-05T20:21:14.285+01:002020-09-05T20:21:14.285+01:00Many thanks Steve. I'm sure the site will be w...Many thanks Steve. I'm sure the site will be well protected and of access is granted, just a few at a time. Sandwich have done an excellent job with the variety of habitats from what I have seen. Odo heaven!Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-89717547654896782842020-09-05T19:53:04.742+01:002020-09-05T19:53:04.742+01:00Great find & great photos Mark, what amazing n...Great find & great photos Mark, what amazing numbers too. Hope I can also get the chance to see & photograph them some time.adrian.dowlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04153669085780022269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-67517594507478059942020-09-05T19:42:26.838+01:002020-09-05T19:42:26.838+01:00Beautiful Dainty Damselfly, that is one I've n...Beautiful Dainty Damselfly, that is one I've never heard of. Marc, brilliant Damselfly.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-18738821286814646442020-09-05T19:17:26.272+01:002020-09-05T19:17:26.272+01:00 Brilliant photos Marc as always, it’s great that ... Brilliant photos Marc as always, it’s great that the news is finally out.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041973967449769359noreply@blogger.com