Wednesday 28th
After a week of windy and/or wet conditions it was perfect today to look for odonata. The recently-discovered SCARCE BLUE-TAILED DAMSELFLIES were still present. At least seven were on the new Dragonfly Ponds. Also on the Estate were four Blue-tailed Damselflies, six Common Blue Damselflies, one Red-eyed Damselfly, 34 Small Red-eyed Damselflies, one Azure Damselfly, two Willow Emerald Damselflies, two Emerald Damselflies, five Ruddy Darters, 29 Common Darters, one Brown Hawker, one Southern Hawker, 25 Migrant Hawkers, and two Emperors.
Wednesday 21st
A mid-morning walk along the Green Wall brought extraordinary numbers of Willow Emerald Damselfly. A minimum of 66 were recorded, almost ten times higher than the previous record! Two Common Blue Damselflies, one Blue-tailed Damselfly, 26 Ruddy Darters, nine Common Darters, one Emperor, 21 Migrant Hawkers, and two Brown Hawkers were also logged.
Monday 19th
Despite thorough searching there was no sign of any SCARCE BLUE-TAILED DAMSELFLIES yesterday. However, a long effort again today found at least one male.
Saturday 17th
Four male and two female SCARCE BLUE-TAILED DAMSELFLIES were present on the pools in the Dragonfly Pond field today (TR35845731).
Thursday 15th
A much windier day today and it made things a bit more difficult, but a female SCARCE BLUE-TAILED DAMSELFLIES was found hiding in the grass.
Tuesday 13th
A check on the SCARCE BLUE-TAILED DAMSELFLIES revealed at least five males and a female, the latter seen ovipositing in the pools. Fingers crossed for the next generation next year!
Monday 12th
The day started with a casual look through some of the recent photos taken in the area. Sharp eyes noted that one of the damselflies looked odd and looked remarkably like a male SCARCE BLUE-TAILED DAMSELFLY! Photos and books were consulted, plus a second opinion, and sure enough everyone agreed. A new species for Kent! Today the area was checked and three males were seen. All the individuals were on the recently-dug pools in the Dragonfly Pond Field. Proof that if you build it, they will come!
Thursday 8th
Another LESSER EMPEROR was found, this one seen hawking around Waldershare Gully. Four late Dainty Damselflies, 72 Small Red-eyed Damselflies, three Emerald Damselflies, four Common Blue Damselflies, eight Emperors, 47 Migrant Hawkers, six Brown Hawkers, one Ruddy Darter, and two Southern Migrant Hawkers were also noted on the Estate.
Tuesday 6th
Singles of Willow Emerald Damselfly, Southern Hawker, and LESSER EMPEROR were on Worth. There were still a few Dainty Damselflies on the wing on the Estate.
Monday 5th
Two Norfolk Hawkers and 70 Common Darters were noted on RSPB Worth marshes.
Friday 2nd
A Southern Hawker was in the Haven.