Lynchcombe Steps

Lynchcombe – Somerset, UK. ID IG_6816

After a couple of months of butterflies its time for the dragonflies to dominate the Lynchcombe nature reserve.

Migrant Hawkers

It been about 5 years since there has been such large numbers of migrant hawkers passing through during August.

Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID 825_6568

They love to rest on the low branches.  They can be approached and are often at the perfect height to have their photograph taken.  But in the hot weather they are quick to fly away.

Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID 825_6605

Sometimes they are harder to spot.

Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID 825_6414

Darters

Common darters everywhere.  They love the bramble bushes.

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID 825_6438

The drying bracken also provides a suitable perch.

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID 825_5992

And Finally…

Our neighbours new building is looking good.

New neighbours – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID 825_6378