UK dragonflies and damselflies, 2015 (1 Viewer)

dungeness1 · Jun 29, 2015

John & Gill Brook have found exuviae of Southern Emerald Damselfly at Cliffe (final confirmation of breeding there, though there's obviously been a colony for a few years now), so this species should be on the wing.

Have not been myself yet but have heard of at least 3 seen last week in the usual place near the second viewing mound.

Heathy · Jun 29, 2015

I Found a male LESSER EMPEROR DRAGONFLY tonight a a private site in East Kent. I had good views through the binoculars and he looked in very good condition. I found one here last year also so hopefully it will hang around for a female and give me a chance to try for a photo. Also here were 3 Scarce Emerald Damselfly, 2 males and 2 male Red veined Darter.

Marc

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Gavin Mac · Jun 30, 2015

Thanks for all the helpful tips. Back now after a couple of days in Inverness.

Managed a few hours at Loch Maree and scored with a couple of Azure Hawkers (see attached) and a single Northern Emerald in flight. Weather became wet and windy with not many dragons active. These were all at Slattadale. Had tried Bridge of Grudie first with no reward.

Also a few hours in Loch Garten area. Nice views of Northern Damsel once the wind dropped and after a fair wait a female White-faced Darter landed on the small boardwalk at the pool close to the road junction.

Jonny721 · Jul 1, 2015

Lots of Northern Damselflies at Logierait Mires pool this afternoon despite being overcast, also Common Blue and Large Red. I have seen 1 Common Hawker so far this week at Ben Lawers and several Golden-ringed Dragonflies at various sites.

Rubia · Jul 3, 2015

Does anyone know if there are any good sites close to the A3 in the Godalming area? I'm down that way tomorrow for lunchtime so have a couple of hours to spare in the morning and it would be good to see anything not common in Herts.
Any help appreciated.

snlw · Jul 3, 2015

Rubia said:
Does anyone know if there are any good sites close to the A3 in the Godalming area? I'm down that way tomorrow for lunchtime so have a couple of hours to spare in the morning and it would be good to see anything not common in Herts.
Any help appreciated.

Thursley Common would be a good place to go. I was there last Sunday & in not ideal conditions saw Black Darter, Keeled Skimmer & Small Red Damselfly. Also had 1 Dartford Warbler.
With the weather as it is now you should have a good time there!

Cheers, Simon

Rubia · Jul 3, 2015

Simon
Looks exactly what I was looking for. I shall give it a go.
Many Thanks

Farnboro John · Jul 3, 2015

Rubia said:
Simon
Looks exactly what I was looking for. I shall give it a go.
Many Thanks

Currently Downy Emeralds are patrolling the Moat at Thursley Common (next to the car park.) The odd Brown Hawker is out, and a couple of Emperors - one very showy one on the pond by the stub off the main boardwalk. Black-tailed and Keeled Skimmers in quantity, plus Four-spotted Chasers. Azure, Common Blue, Emerald and Large Red Damselflies all present.

John

Rubia · Jul 3, 2015

Farnboro John
Thank you. Downy Emerald would be a really nice bonus. I call in tomorrow morning.

Farnboro John · Jul 3, 2015

Rubia said:
Farnboro John
Thank you. Downy Emerald would be a really nice bonus. I call in tomorrow morning.

From the car park you can see a small jetty at the edge of the Moat. From there follow the shore clockwise past a bed of waterlilies and just before a short wooden bridge over a ditch, turn right to rejoin the shoreline. That is a very popular spot for Downy Emeralds, and a place I have photographed them for several years.

John

Rubia · Jul 4, 2015

The traffic on the M25 and the A3 was terrible this morning, so I got to Thursley later than expected. I had about one hour 40 minutes. The Moat was very quiet and it took almost to the end of my time to see a Downy Emerald (only one appeared), there were few large species about. Sadly I did not have time to go much further but it looks the most wonderful spot. I will have to go back one day.

aeshna5 · Jul 4, 2015

Rubia said:
The traffic on the M25 and the A3 was terrible this morning, so I got to Thursley later than expected. I had about one hour 40 minutes. The Moat was very quiet and it took almost to the end of my time to see a Downy Emerald (only one appeared), there were few large species about. Sadly I did not have time to go much further but it looks the most wonderful spot. I will have to go back one day.

I was also up there today + rather disappointing for variety. Like you I had just one brief view of Downy Emerald at the Moat Pond. I also had a male Emperor + my first 2 Brown Hawkers of the year there.

Hundreds of Keeled Skimmers + 4-spot Chasers on the bogs + a handful of Black-tailed Skimmers, a couple of immature Black Darters, some Small Red + Emerald Damselflies. The stream that often produces Brilliant Emerald, Golden-ringed Dragonfly + Beautiful Demoiselle only had the common Thursley species.

Before getting to Thursley some good displays of Beautiful (+ a couple of Banded) Demoiselles by the Mill at Godalming.

Has anyone had Brilliant Emerald at Thursley this year? I know they've been about at Black Pond, Esher Common.

neil78 · Jul 4, 2015

3+ Azure Hawkers at Slattadale mid afternoon today, including one which landed on my arm and stayed put for a good few minutes!

Farnboro John · Jul 4, 2015

neil78 said:
3+ Azure Hawkers at Slattadale mid afternoon today, including one which landed on my arm and stayed put for a good few minutes!

Must have made photography a little difficult.

John

Dave Ball · Jul 4, 2015

neil78 said:
3+ Azure Hawkers at Slattadale mid afternoon today, including one which landed on my arm and stayed put for a good few minutes!

Farnboro John said:
Must have made photography a little difficult.

John

...but not as difficult as for my mate when one landed on his back. Also gets Purple Emperors on his boots :eat:

Dave Ball · Jul 4, 2015

aeshna5 said:
Has anyone had Brilliant Emerald at Thursley this year? I know they've been about at Black Pond, Esher Common.

We looked on the way back from not seeing the Terek last week (though good views of Hud Whim), but were probably a bit late in the day. It seemed very quiet compared to previous visits though - is it no longer a good site for Brilliants?

Dave Ball · Jul 4, 2015

British Dragonfly Society news site:

http://www.british-dragonflies.org.uk/content/latest-sightings

...has several reports of Lesser Emperors in Norfolk on 3rd July including pair in cop at Filby Broad (boardwalk), another at Rollesby Broad (near the bridge, seen from the fishing platforms), and Ormsby Broad (two in front of the Boathouse pub)

JCL · Jul 5, 2015

3 RVD at Queens Hills, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk for past two days, per @norfolkbirder. Will pop over today.

snlw · Jul 5, 2015

Farnboro John said:
Must have made photography a little difficult.

John

Perched on my back & taken using my iPhone on the 1st July at Slattadale.

Cheers, Simon

neil78 · Jul 5, 2015

Farnboro John said:
Must have made photography a little difficult.

John

:t: indeed, although an iPhone wielding Mrs 78 was on hand to capture the moment.

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