Dragonflies from Dunyeats Heath

I took a visit to a local pond and heathland at Dunyeats Heath, to scout out how the dragonflies were doing prior to taking some people there on a trip.

The day was hot and sunny – so ideal to see how many were about.  I spotted several species there ( as is normally the case ), and as well as some photographs I took the opportunity to  some video in 4k too.  These images should be classified more as close ups as they were mostly taken on 300mm and 100-400mm lenses due to the Dragonflies being so active in the heat.

First the photographs.

On the approach – this Migrant hawker was spotted in the gorse.

And this photo – whilst not the best – shows a female chaser depositing eggs on the fly.

This Four-spotted Chaser was very co-operative and features prominently in the video.

And lastly some shots of some Keeled Skimmers

And finally the video.