Posts Tagged ‘Dragon Flies’

Collins Complete Guide to British Wildlife: A Photographic Guide to Every Common Species

Monday, October 27th, 2008

I just wanted to highly recommend Collins Complete Guide to British Wildlife: A Photographic Guide to Every Common Species (Complete British Guides)
This books has so far managed to help me identify our Common Darter, Dragon Fly and also our Common Newts.


Me and the Dragon Fly Relaxing – Common Darter

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Dragon Fly - Common DarterI did actually manange to find a few moments to relax at the weekend as well, and enjoy the sun along with this lovely dragon fly. I am no expert, but I think this is a Common Darter, possibly an immature male, Sympetrum striolatum. I am often accused of darting around as well, so maybe we have something in common.

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