North Yorkshire Dragonflies

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A Golden-ringed Dragonfly and a Keeled Skimmer, both from Fen Bog NR, N. Yorkshire, yesterday evening. The Golden-ringed was very obliging, patrolling a stretch of stream and repeatedly setting on the same perches. Once settled, it seemed happy to stay put while I shifted position to get the shots:

Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii), male by Dave O'B, on Flickr

Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii), male by Dave O'B, on Flickr

Keeled Skimmers are a bit more difficult, as they're rather flighty, and seem to prefer to settle on the ground, but one male chose a nice photogenic patch of Bell Heather to perch on:

Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens), male by Dave O'B, on Flickr

Taken with the Canon 5DMkIV + Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro lens.

Cheers,

Dave
 
Very impressive shots and a pleasure to look at. Really captured some nice detail.
 
Thanks everyone!

cruso said:
Very nice Dave I spent 10 hours looking for a Golden ringed last Sunday at North Yorkshire and failed just saw 1 pass by like lightning well done Dave ?
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Kevin, there's a fair element of luck involved in finding them, but if you find a territorial male, it will patrol a section of stream, and regularly use the same few perches. Once perched, my experience is that they will allow a close approach - they're certainly easier to get close to than either hawkers or chasers. Keep trying, and I'm sure you'll be posting some stunning shots!

Dave
 
Lovely shots of the golden-ringed. Is my favourite dragon, but there arent any local sites - often travelling to the New Forest to see them. But always worth the 2 hour drive.

Great to see a keeled that isnt on the ground!
 
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