New photos added – Norfolk Hawker Norfolk Hawkers are rapidly expanding their range in the region, and I’ve refreshed the site with newer pictures taken at Willington, Felmersham and Brogborough. More photos and information on the Norfolk Hawker – Aeshna isoceles page. Norfolk Hawker – Aeshna isoceles
New photos added – Red-veined Darter
New photos added – Red-veined Darter I’ve added a couple photos of Red-veined Darter – Sympetrum fonscolombii taken recently at Brogborough Landfill. I only saw a few ragged males so no photos of females yet. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen these locally, but 2025 has seen many reports in the UK. More photos and information on the […]
2025 Dragonfly season
2025 Dragonfly season The 2025 dragonfly season is well underway, and there is already plenty to see. Scarce Chasers – despite their name – are very common in the area now and can be seen almost anywhere, but are still a wonderful sight. Downy Emeralds appear to be dispersing and have been seen at Willington and Cople, as well as […]
New – Species distribution maps
New – Species distribution maps Now that the 2024 season is drawing to a close I have spent a little while working on adding species distribution maps to the website. These are generated from British Dragonfly Society records and should be an accurate indicator of where each species may be found. It’s worth noting however that there is a bit […]
New photos added – Southern Migrant Hawker
New photos added – Southern Migrant Hawker I’ve added new photos of Southern Migrant Hawker – Aeshna affinis taken recently at Brogborough Landfill. Regrettably only males were seen, so no photos of females yet. These are another recent arrival to the County and a fascinating dragonfly to watch. More photos and information on the Southern Migrant Hawker – Aeshna affinis […]
New photos added – Variable Damselfly
New photos added I’ve added new photos of Variable Damselfly – Coenagrion pulchellum taken recently at Felmersham NR. These are another recent arrival to the County and they have also been reported at the Grange Estate near Willington. It’s definitely worth having a closer look at any Azures you may encounter – they might just turn out to be Variables! […]
A day at Marston
A day at Marston I spent an enjoyable day exploring Marston Thrift and the surrounding area recently. Marston Thrift is a great place to visit and there is much to see, not just dragonflies. There are several lakes and ponds in the nearby Rectory Wood and Brogborough Landfill site. I often see Broad-bodied Chasers here, and I’ve added some new […]
New photos added – Keeled Skimmer
New photos added I’ve added a few new photos of Keeled Skimmer – Orthetrum coerulescens taken at Sundon Chalk Quarry. Its specialised habitat requirements mean that it’s found at only a few sites, but they are easy to find at Sundon. It’s a fragile site however, and this dragonfly’s continued presence is far from assured. More photos and information on […]
2024 Dragonfly season
2024 Dragonfly season The dragonfly season is finally here after a long wet spring. The weather hasn’t been the best and it sometimes feels like the dragonflies and damselflies haven’t bothered to emerge yet! However I’ve still managed to get out with my camera and have enjoyed watching summer slowly make an appearance. Dragonfly watching is always interesting and you […]
New photos added – Norfolk Hawker
New photos added I’ve added a few new photos of Norfolk Hawker – Aeshna isoceles seen at The Grange Estate near Willington. Once restricted to a few sites in the Norfolk Broads, they are now expanding their range and I’ve seen them regularly at The Grange Estate and also at Felmersham. More photos and information on the Norfolk Hawker – […]