Category: Damselflies

Red-eyed Damselfly (Erythromma najas)

Ham Wall in Summer

Today I made a rare visit to RSPB Ham Wall in the summer.  Not a Starling murmuration in sight, but some great butterflies, damselflies and moths.  Including a Red-eyed Damselfly (Erythromma rajas) damselfly near the track...

Emerald Damselflies (Lestes sponsa)

Waldegrave Pond

One of my favourite spots close to my home is the Waldegrave Pond at Priddy Mineries high up in the Mendip Hills of Somerset.  In the summer it is the best spot around for...

Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) - Alners Gorse, Dorset, UK. ID5_3141

An Afternoon off Work

Last autumn my work relocated 25 miles away from home. It created some time and travelling difficulties. However, I quickly decided that to make the most of the move I should start exploring reserves...