c. 10:15 - 15:15
10+ Red-veined Darter: Seen in the morning in flight from the north shore by the tree (SP440169), and from the west shore where geese hang out (a pair in tandem briefly). Maybe 4-5 in both locations. Also singles seen later settled on west shore (with Adam Hartley) SP438168 , north shore (under above tree) and east shore (with Gareth Casburn) SP441168. Probably somewhat fewer than last week?
Note these key ID features to distinguish from maturing Ruddy and Common Darters:
- Prominent red veins on inner parts of wings
- Pale pterostigma with dark borders
- Blueish lower part to eyes (but muted on some today)
- Pale stripe on side of thorax (also muted on some individuals today)
Also seen:
Banded Demoiselle
Blue damsels: 100s
Emperor 5+
Brown Hawker (near Fisherman's Cottage)
Black-tailed Skimmer
Stephen Burch
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| Red-veined Darter © Stephen Burch |
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| Red-veined Darter [two image composite] © Stephen Burch |
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| Emperor (west shore) © Stephen Burch |
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