Common Hawkers at Thursley Common (uk) (1 Viewer)

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Heathy

Well-known member

• Aug 13, 2014

• #1

I am thinking of a trip in the next week or so to Thursley Common with the Common Hawker being the real target dragonfly. I have heard the odd report, 2 I think so far this year but wondered if anyone else has seen them there and how many are in the area generally at the moment. Any best areas to view would be helpful.

Thanks in advance

Marc Heath

www.marcheathwildlifephotography.zenfolio.com

 

Larry Sweetland

Formerly 'Larry Wheatland'

• Aug 13, 2014

• #2

Hi Marc,

During a brief visit on Aug 4th, in dull conditions, we had a male that looked settled into hawking over a pool close on the right hand side of the boardwalk that leads away from the moat pond. It wasn't that far along. Much nearer to the start of when pools start to appear, and way before the big pond on the left at the bend. We then met someone who said they'd seen two males, and it sounded like it was in the same area.

Good luck :t:

 

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Heathy

Well-known member

• Aug 16, 2014

• #3

I made a visit to Thursley today and with a bit of luck managed to see 1 female Common Hawker ovipositing in the small ditch on the right of the boardwalk near the big pool/lake. It was only on view for a few seconds but I managed possibly the worst shot you will ever see of this species, but a first for me. Shots can be viewed on my website, click the blog link.

Marc

www.marcheathwildlifephotography.zenfolio.com

 

BillN

Well-known member

• Aug 17, 2014

• #4

Marc, really good blog and wonderful images

Thanks

 

Last edited: Aug 17, 2014

prhodes

Well-known member

• Aug 17, 2014

• #5

Indeed, fantastic images. Marc, I really enjoyed your description of the effort involved, and relief, in connecting with the target species. Reminds me I haven't got a photograph of this species - as you say 'next year'. Phil

 

Swindon Addick

Registered User

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #6

I don't think I'd ever seen one sat still before my trip to Inverness this summer. Up there, they seem quite willing to pose. Doubtless they were aware that I was hoping for a photo of an azure and they decided to taunt me...