Southern Hawker - Dragonfly ? (1 Viewer)

IanF

Moderator

• Jul 30, 2003

• #1

We happened to be in Scunthorpe today so on the way back north we called in at Blacktoft Sands, though the weather wasn't too brilliant. Plenty of Avocet still around but little else of note, loads of Lapwing and Greylag but no Spoonbill, Greenshank or Spotted Redshank for which I was hoping. Quite a few butterflies around though and also this Dragonfly. I think it's a Southern Hawker or a Common Hawker, but I'd appreciate it if someone could confirm the ID.

I'll post another shot in the Gallery at the weekend.

 

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digi-birder

Well-known member

• Jul 30, 2003

• #2

Wow, fantastic shot Ian. Was that digiscoped?

It's a Southern Hawker according to my new dragonfly book.

:t:

 

IanF

Moderator

• Jul 31, 2003

• #3

Thanks Diane, I'll have to get myself a decent identification book. The photo was actually taken with the Olympus C2100UZ on macro mode. I did try some with the 4500 as well but the Uzi ones came out better.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Jul 31, 2003

• #4

Ian, that is a beautiful shot of a beautiful dragonfly.

 

CJW

Hit-and-run WUM

• Jul 31, 2003

• #5

A glorious shot of a Southern Hawker Ian, well done.

 

Screech

Well-known member

• Aug 1, 2003

• #6

Great shot Ian.

Now you have the "bug" too! ;o)

 

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StevieEvans

Well-known member

• Aug 2, 2003

• #7

Ian,
I dont know anything about 'four-toes' , but that shows incredible detail, real professional.
(im still waiting for some LEO pics though....)
Stevie