Dragons in October

Dragonflies at Willsbridge have been a bit thin on the ground this year, possibly as a result of two previous cool summers, and this one not being much to write home about from June onwards. The recent heatwave at the end of September into October provided a much needed burst in activity though as the two shots below from October 1st illustrate. Common darters and southern hawkers often survive well into October until the availability of small insect prey and night frosts finish them off.


Shots below are southern hawker patrolling the mill pond, and common darter snapped in the garden pond.


Have a good October.


Mike.