A blog for sightings of Dragonflies and Damselflies in Oxfordshire. To submit records and photos for posting, just email stephen_burchemail at yahoo.co.uk. Photos with resolutions up to 1280 pixels may be provided. These will be displayed at a resolution of 640 pixels horizontally but viewers can then click to see them at full resolution
3+ Common Darter
1 on the fence by the weir, and 1 tandem pair ovipositing in the pool! SU426877
Are there going to be any December dragonfly records this year, anyone?
If so, I am pretty sure that would be a county first.
Also a Red Admiral nearby and 1 Brimstone on the footpath to the SE of Ardington SU435881!
Stephen Burch
On fence by weir trying to warm up in the weak late morning sun. SU426877
1 Common Darter
Stephen Burch
3 m Common Darters sunning themselves on the small gate leading to the bird feeder. SP569128
Report of more nearer the hide
Phil Cruse
Pool by the weir SU426877:
5+ Common Darter including 1 pair in tandem, ovipositing. 2 sunning themselves on the wooden fence by the weir.
Stephen Burch
Pool by the weir SU426877:
7+ Common Darter including 2 pairs in tandem, one of which was ovipositing. Up to 4 sunning themselves on the wooden fence by the weir.
Stephen Burch
