[Jasonbirder]

Whilst at the Red-footed Falcons at Hickling Broad I had views of a Dragonfly which I suspect may have been a Norfolk Hawker, however I am now doubting my own ID, having found out how rare they actually are:-
I noted the following

Large, Hawker in Jizz
Clear Wings
Brown Body
It was the 2nd of June when I saw it and the location was Hickling Broad.

Does anyone have any ID suggestions from that brief description?

Many thanks in advance.

[cjay]

Clear Wings & Brown Abdomen smacks Norfolk Hawker.
The flight period is from Late May, so yes I would say you are correct. Brown Hawker always has Brown wing venation so you cannot fail to mix the two up.

Well done!

CJ

[Karl J]

I have to say I am most envious .... have been on the look for these myself

I'm told Hickling is a good area to see them. An id tip I was given the other day was to look for the green eyes.

Excellent !

[Richard Ford]

Well I am no expert, but my book says Norfolk hawkers emerge in early June, and I assume the location is likely.
However Common and Migrate hawkers would also be possible and the females particularly could look Brown unless you got a really good look at the markings. Like I said I have only a little experience with these insects, but Norfolk hawker looks a very light brown in my book.
I guess only you know how brown it was.

I hope that helps

All the best

Rich

[Harry Hussey]

Hi Rich,
Common and Migrant Hawker shouldn't be out yet!
Harry

[Richard Ford]

I did look it up last night and their emergence times were I think July for migrant, yes I know early, and mid June for Common, If I have remembered correctly. Certainly down here the Dragonfly season has kicked off in a big way due to the high temperatures, and some species are out early. So i thought maybe it could be possible, i could be wrong.
Anyhow good for Jason if it was a Norfolk Hawker.
http://www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/mffanisofull.htm

Rich