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A friend suggested a very very early start to go and see groups of Four-spotted chasers (Libellula quadrimaculata) awakening and climbing the reeds at 1st light. Sunrise was 05:05(ish) and meeting at the car park, proceeded to the location a 20-30 min walk away. Arriving before Sunrise and having a good scout about there were already several small groups of FSC's starting to emerge from the reeds. Within 20-30 mins of Sunrise some of the groups had grown to 30+ insects. They move very slowly up to the top of the chosen reed and when fully warmed up fly off. It was about 07:00 when the 1st of them took to the air.
Thanks to Steve and the folks who provided the info on where to look.
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Four-spotted Chaser : Libellula quadrimaculata by Jerry Hawker, on Flickr
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Four-spotted Chaser : Libellula quadrimaculata by Jerry Hawker, on Flickr
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Sun rise and Four-spotted Chaser's's by Jerry Hawker, on Flickr
Quite a sight and well worth getting up at 03:00 for
Thanks to Steve and the folks who provided the info on where to look.
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Four-spotted Chaser : Libellula quadrimaculata by Jerry Hawker, on Flickr
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Four-spotted Chaser : Libellula quadrimaculata by Jerry Hawker, on Flickr
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Sun rise and Four-spotted Chaser's's by Jerry Hawker, on Flickr
Quite a sight and well worth getting up at 03:00 for