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Dragonflies: October 2022

Steffan October 3, 2022

Tuesday 18th

A late Ruddy Darter was out among six Common Darters and four Migrant Hawkers in the morning sunshine on New Downs.

Migrant Hawker by P.Blanche

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.

Category : Sightings:Dragonflies
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