A quiet walk around a favourite local spot produced 4 singing Tree Pipits, as well as 2 Marsh Harriers and a single Common Buzzard. However, the real purpose of my visit was dragonflies and danmselflies and they sure put on a good display in the sunny conditions. My totals (from one pool) were: 15 Azure Damselflies, 1 Blue-tailed Damselfly, 2 Black-tailed Skimmers, 3 Broad-bodied Chasers, 5 Common Blue Damselflies, 2 Four-spotted Chasers, 10 Large Red Damselflies and 1 Emporer Dragonfly. Also, 2 Purple Hairstreaks and 4 Large Skipper were noted.
Large Red Damselfly
Tree Pipit on it's singing perch, preparing to parachute again
