tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post92533476384819758..comments2024-02-10T22:47:24.732+00:00Comments on Kent Dragonflies: Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea) ExuviaeMarc Heathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-35893183667880944532020-02-26T06:51:11.600+00:002020-02-26T06:51:11.600+00:00Hi Chris and good to hear from you. I just love th...Hi Chris and good to hear from you. I just love the story behind the exuviae. So fragile to handle but great to study. Hopefully see you out soon. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-58347636121983339562020-02-26T00:48:45.132+00:002020-02-26T00:48:45.132+00:00Those are super photos Marc and I particularly lik...Those are super photos Marc and I particularly like the one of the eyes and head shape. Congratulations on taking over as the new CDR for East and West Kent, that is great. Best wishes, ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13170681989841627030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-40115131734820150762020-02-24T16:10:06.456+00:002020-02-24T16:10:06.456+00:00It's amazing that any survived the journey but...It's amazing that any survived the journey but most did. I've only ever seen a few but had nice views a couple of years ago in Cornwall. Thursley turns up the odd one which is probably my nearest location for the species.Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-30330798070933447432020-02-24T14:32:25.627+00:002020-02-24T14:32:25.627+00:00That exuvia seems to have survived its journey in ...That exuvia seems to have survived its journey in the post in perfect condition, Marc. The photography is absolute perfection! I might have to make an effort to find Common Hawker this year - I've only seen one (briefly) once, in Scotland, and only got a record shot.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-57425240950747806642020-02-24T06:53:47.228+00:002020-02-24T06:53:47.228+00:00Many thanks Mike. Please don't expect anymore....Many thanks Mike. Please don't expect anymore. Will hopefully post some pleasing shots every now and then and continue my adventures. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-72361294272707074622020-02-24T06:50:51.695+00:002020-02-24T06:50:51.695+00:00Many thanks Bob. Thankfully they don't move bu...Many thanks Bob. Thankfully they don't move but still awkward sometimes to get the shots believe it or not.Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-74678786089030212972020-02-24T06:49:48.541+00:002020-02-24T06:49:48.541+00:00Many thanks Pete. I'm always fascinated by the...Many thanks Pete. I'm always fascinated by the exuviae. Like finding little golden nuggets in the vegetation. Hopefully I will be able to do the role justice. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-53510183616310643262020-02-23T23:49:01.799+00:002020-02-23T23:49:01.799+00:00Sounds like a good step up the ladder Marc. Congra...Sounds like a good step up the ladder Marc. Congratulations and good luck. Are we now to expect even greater things from you.<br />Mike.Mike Attwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314216249222074615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-87090281547079433232020-02-23T22:28:27.463+00:002020-02-23T22:28:27.463+00:00Excellent pictures of exuviae of the Common Hawker...Excellent pictures of exuviae of the Common Hawker. Fantastic Marc.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-69688376668174646892020-02-23T21:47:19.898+00:002020-02-23T21:47:19.898+00:00There will be a few minds boggled for the uninitia...There will be a few minds boggled for the uninitiated on these excellent images of exuviae Marc. Congratulations for the offer and acceptance of the post of CDR for East & West Kent.Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.com