Monday 25th A mid-morning walk along the Green Wall produced 18 Migrant Hawkers, 12 Common Darters, a Ruddy Darter, and four Willow Emerald Damselflies, whilst the Estate held ten Migrant Hawkers, 83 Common Darters, two Small Red-eyed Damselflies, and a Willow Emerald Damselfly. Friday 22nd Another Red-veined Darter seen, this time in the Oasis. Wednesday 20th At least 65 Common…
Thursday 31st A Red-veined Darter was at Dickson’s Corner, the first of the next generation. Monday 28th There were at least 14 Emerald Damselflies on the Estate. Saturday 26th A Willow Emerald Damselfly was in Big Gully. Wednesday 23rd The LESSER EMPEROR was still on Restharrow Scrape along with three Emperors. Tuesday 22nd A LESSER EMPEROR was on Restharrow Scrape…
For those who are not yet aware, SBBOT has been given a great opportunity to purchase the Dragonfly Pond Field where nationally-important numbers of Dainty Damselfly are present. Please donate what you can HERE as any amount will help us reach our target. And also pass on the information to others, spread the word to local businesses and in the community,…
Tuesday 27th Two Southern Migrant Hawkers were in the Jubilee Field. Monday 26th Another first with a Brown Hawker seen on Worth marshes today, Sunday 25th Three Lesser Emperors were on Restharrow Scrape and our first Small Red-eyed Damselfly of the year was on the Observatory dipping pond. There were also at least 17 Banded Demoiselles by the bridge before…
Sunday 28th Another Red-veined Darter was on the Estate today, this time by the Sailing Club area. Saturday 27th A Red-veined Darter was seen on Restharrow Scrape. Thursday 25th Hard work in the cool breeze. Singles of Broad-bodied Chaser and Four-spotted Chaser were on the Estate as well as a few Azure Damselflies. Three Black-tailed Skimmers and two Broad-bodied Chasers…
An impressive 31 species of Odonata have been recorded in the Sandwich Bay area including local breeding specialties such as Dainty Damselfly, Variable Damselfly, Southern Emerald Damselfly, Norfolk Hawker, Southern Migrant Hawker, and Lesser Emperor. Why not pay us a visit? Our comfortable accommodation on site is perfect for exploring the area or as a base to visit other sites…
Sunday 13th Six Common Darters were on New Downs. Saturday 12th Lovely weather on Worth produced 15 Common Darters. Wednesday 9th Six Common Darters were seen along the paths by Restharrow Scrape late morning. Friday 4th One Common Darter was in the Oasis area. Wednesday 2nd Seven Common Darters were on the Estate.
Tuesday 18th A late Ruddy Darter was out among six Common Darters and four Migrant Hawkers in the morning sunshine on New Downs. Thursday 6th There were more Common Darters today in the sunnier conditions, 33 in fact. Quite a few were in seen in tandem pairs. Six Migrant Hawkers were also seen.
