Little Egret catching large numbers of Common Darters ( Pinkhill Hide )
Common Darters 10s but decreasing - see above
Migrant Hawkers 5
James Wainscoat
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| Little Egret catching a Common Darter (c) James Wainscoat |
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| Migrant Hawker (c) James Wainscoat |
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I might be going mad but that darter that the egret is feeding on looks a bit like Red-veined - seems to be red venatiom on the wings; thorax and abdomen look quite good too…thoughts?
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ReplyDeleteHmm. I see what you mean. I will ask James if he has any more photos.
ReplyDeleteJames has indicated he has no more photos so this will remain unproven. I think it is not unusual for Common Darters to show some colouration on the wings reminescent of RVD.
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. Interested to know. Get your point on wing colouration, but the more I look at the thorax the better it looks…
ReplyDeleteSorry Leo but I can't accept what would probably be the first mature RVD for Oxon on the basis of this photo. One that got away!
DeleteAbsolutely - hopefully there will be one in the not too distant future!
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