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Male Migrant Hawker
peterow

Male Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta)

The Migrant Hawker gets its name from its habit of migrating long distances, often in huge swarms. I think it is absent from Scotland and Ireland.
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Habitat
Lakes and ponds
Location
Marton Mere, Blackpool
Date taken
15-9-15
Scientific name
Aeshna mixta
Equipment used
Fuji Bridge Camera
KC Foggin
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Opus Editor
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A beautifully detailed image of this Hawker Peter. An awesome capture.
 
Stanley Jones
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Great lighting, focus, colors, detail, and setting. That makes sense with the common name Pete. A fabulous close-up!!!!!
 

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