Brede High Wood
29th June 2009, MondayA visit to Brede High Wood yesterday to search for more dragonfly exuviae found another nine Southern Hawker had emerged around the small muddy puddle which featured in the last post, with the recent spell of dry weather it is drying up fast, it’s amazing how so many dragonfly larvae can survive in such a small body of water. One Golden-ringed Dragonfly exuvia was found along the stream and at least five patroling males were encountered along the footpaths, sometimes giving incredibly close views as they checked what was entering their territory. Four Silver-washed Fritillary also gave great views along the paths and in the woodland clearings.
Male Golden-ringed Dragonfly cooling down