as you will have read I'm new to the world of dragonflies so I'm coming across new species quite often.
While it I went to Dersingham Bog to see a Black Darter, whilst coming back through the woods I came across a "Hawker" Dragonfly. It was black and blue so I could discount Southern Hawker and the amount of black on the side discounted Emperor. Unfortunately I couldn't get on any id pointers. I know you can separate Common and Migrant Hawker on size but I wasn't sure. I thought it was largish and the habitat also suggested Common. And the field guide suggested that Common also frequents woodland rides well away from water...... but i didn't tick it.
Now scroll forward a week. I have JUST got out of the shower !! I walked to the bathroom window and start to close it. I hear movement. And there on the window is a blue/black hawker dragon. I reopened the window and it flew off. If I had noticed it before touching the window I could have got a photo!! BUT the size was not big so this was Migrant Hawker and I'm now sure that the Dragon last week was bigger so was a Common.
Anyway first time I've found a lifer in my bathroom!!
1 comment:
How great is that, all I get is spiders and moths and funny bugs that stick into your fingers and you cant shake them off
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