Is this a common darter? (1 Viewer)

[Mis]

Looking at my book it seems I should have taken a picture of the face of this. Unfortunately this was all I could take before it flew off. I think it is a female common darter but can one of our experts give an opinion please.

 

[Ashton.P]

The all black legs would suggest that it's a Ruddy Darter. Common Darter would have quite distinctive yellow stripes on the legs, these becoming less obvious as they mature.

 

[Mis]

Thanks for that. I'll have another look at the original photo. I'll have to get a better book.