How wonderful.....I saw it gently beating its wings and wondered if that was the case. I could have sat there all day watching it. Tku so much for the id.........
Isn't it beautiful Lisa....I am sure you would be able to paint it. A good blogging friend who is a bit of an expert on them tells me it is a recently emerged Southern Hawker.
They are truly exquisite aren't they. You were lucky to be able to get some good photos - whenever I see them round our pond they seem to spend most of their time whirring hither and thither. We did see loads when we were at the country park but they were all a very dull brown.
Someone, who I consider to be a bit of an expert, tells me it is a recently emerged immature male Southern Hawker. I keep records about wildlife in the garden, so it is wonderful when someone can give me a positive id. Such beautiful creatures...........
Amazing photos, Cheryl! I've never seen a dragonfly like this one before. I love the lacy wings; it's hard to see this intricate pattern when they're flying about.
Hi Cheryl. Lovely pics of a recently emerged immature male Southern Hawker. (Full info in separate e-mail).
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful.....I saw it gently beating its wings and wondered if that was the case.
ReplyDeleteI could have sat there all day watching it.
Tku so much for the id.........
This creature looks wonderful, so exciting you could make such beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing....I am so pleased to see it in the garden.
DeleteWhat a beautiful dragonfly! I haven't seen one that looks like this before. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it beautiful Lisa....I am sure you would be able to paint it.
DeleteA good blogging friend who is a bit of an expert on them tells me it is a recently emerged Southern Hawker.
What fantastic photos. Truly wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo, very kind.........
DeleteStunning photos Cheryl.. love, love dragonflies :o)
ReplyDeleteI thought you might Julie :)
DeleteThey are truly exquisite aren't they. You were lucky to be able to get some good photos - whenever I see them round our pond they seem to spend most of their time whirring hither and thither. We did see loads when we were at the country park but they were all a very dull brown.
ReplyDeleteSomeone, who I consider to be a bit of an expert, tells me it is a recently emerged immature male Southern Hawker. I keep records about wildlife in the garden, so it is wonderful when someone can give me a positive id.
DeleteSuch beautiful creatures...........
Amazing photos, Cheryl! I've never seen a dragonfly like this one before. I love the lacy wings; it's hard to see this intricate pattern when they're flying about.
ReplyDeleteSo much detail Rose, that we miss with the naked eye. I believe this is why I love my camera so much :)
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ReplyDeleteYou always capture such lovely photographs. Too bad so many fail to stop and look for these beautiful creatures.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. There is so much beauty around us. For me, there is nothing so calming as watching a creature sitting quietly.............
DeleteWhat amazing close ups! They are beautiful creatures, so graceful.
ReplyDeleteTku Paula,
DeleteIndeed they are very graceful. I often watch them feed in the borders and am amazed at their agility.
Absolutely stunning photos Cheryl! I particularly love the detail on the wings and abdomen, the patterns are just gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThank you Dean.....what an amazing creature.
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