There were a few people in Wat Tyler CP today looking for the Southern migrant hawker dragonfly. If you are unfamiliar with this species see my last post. Today I was unable to use my long lens so didn’t get any more of it in flight, but at the end of the day I got a call from my friend Jerry (click the name for his website) saying it was perching well. When I got there there were 2!
They had been posing well for those still around for a bit, and as you can see I managed a few shots before they flew off.
Later as we drove out we stopped at the two ponds on the entrance road, and Jerry spotted another one perched.
This one was missing most the rear right wing. There was yet another flying around. We had 3 definite different individual males seen today, one in perfect condition, one with some damage and another with the missing wing, but after some discussion we reckon there is at least 4 or 5 around, possibly more. I have just seen a post on Twitter by Southend Ornithological Group that they have been seen at RSPB West Canvey marshes.
Im going to add the new localities to the map on yesterdays post. I won’t be at Wat Tyler CP this weekend but if you have any sightings please post them here or on the British Dragonfly Society latest sightings page.
Cracking shots Neil. Didn’t have any luck again today!
Neil. Did you get my message re last Saturdays sightings? I’ve put the images on my website.
3 SMH behind the toilet blocks, thanks for the guidance
Regards
Steve
Hi Steve, yes I did thanks, but forgot my Bird forum login so couldn’t respond. Thanks for the info