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Scarlet Percher
firecrest15

Scarlet Percher (Diplacodes haematodes)

Specialises in exposed sunny areas near rivers, streams and lakes. This one was basking on the Katherine River after a rain shower. It occurs throughout Australia except Tasmania.
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Habitat
Urban river sandy banks
Location
Katherine River, Northern Territory, Australia
Date taken
12.11.17
Scientific name
Diplacodes haematodes
Equipment used
Canon 1DX + 300mm F4 + 1.4x extender
KC Foggin
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Pretty cool seeing one perched on the ground and beautifully captured Chris!
 
Stanley Jones
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A lovely name for this gorgeous dragonfly. Great pose, perch, lighting, focus, colors, and detail. TFS Chris!
 
delia todd
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You fairly travelled around Australia, didn't you Chris.... and turned up some beauties too.

Another lovely dragon' very well done lad.
 

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