Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Autumn Odonata

A walk at Nethergong on Saturday in warm pleasant conditions produced a few Migrant Hawker, Willow Emerald Damselfly and Common Darter on the wing. As I have mentioned in previous posts, the numbers of Willow Emerald Damselfly seem well down compared to previous years but I hope this is because they have spread out more in the area, rather than be confined to a few areas. It was nice to get the camera on a few species which obliged nicely too. Hopefully weather permitting, they can carry on for a few weeks yet.








Migrant Hawker - male








Willow Emerald Damselfly




4 comments:

  1. Excellent photos of the dragonflies. Have a nice evening. Greets

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    1. Many thanks Caroline for your kind words. Much appreciated. Take care.

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  2. The Willow Emerald has arrived at Brockholes NR in North Lancashire Tuesday 9 September. Thought you would be interested Marc.

    Regards....Pete.

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    1. Excellent news Pete. Give it a year and they will be everywhere. A really success story for this species. Take care .

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