A summer and autumn species, the Common Darter can be found well into November and may be one of the last on the wing in the UK.
It was lovely to see so many of these on the wing and at rest at rainham marshes RSPB Reserve.
Tags: Sympetrum striolatum Common Darter Male Dragonfly Insect Rainham Marshes Boardwalk RSPB Essex
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The migrant hawker is a small hawker dragonfly that spends long periods patrolling a sheltered hunting territory in the air, often in small parties.
This is a common dragonfly that is increasing its range. The stronghold is in southern England, but it has spread well into northern England and has recently appeared in Ireland. Continental migrants may boost the population in late summer.
Like the common darter, it is on the wing late on the year.
Tags: Rainham Marshes Aeshna mixta Migrant Hawker Dragonfly Insect RSPB Essex
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This dragon was determinedly hunting its patch at Rainham Marshes!
Can anyone help with an ID? Thanks!
Tags: Rainham Marshes Dragonfly Essex RSPB Insect Flight
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A pair of Migrant Hawkers doing their thing at Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve!
Tags: Rainham Marshes Dragonflies Migrant Hawker Aeshna mixta Reedbed Reeds RSPB Autumn Essex Inect
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I love the way this Ruddy Darter has lined its wings up with the barbed wire!
Tags: Ruddy Darter Sympetrum sanguineum Darter Dragonfly Insect Barbed Wire Essex Wildlife Trust Hanningfield Reservoir Essex Autumn Wings Silk
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