Monday 6 June 2016

Visit to Fen Drayton Lakes, 4 June 2016 - Damselflies

Jennifer writes:

In addition to the many birds spotted, once the day warmed up we were pleased to see and photograph five different species of damselflies.

They were:
     Southern damselfly, Common damselfly, Blue-tailed damselfly,
     Small red-eyed damselfly, Azure damselfly.

With good high resolution digital cameras, it is possible to identify them from the markings on the male abdominal segments!

Common damselflies mating (LM)
Common damselfly (AM)
Common damselfly (JAH)
Small red-eyed damselfly (BB)
Azure damselfly (JAH)
Blue-tailed damselfly (AM)
Blue-tailed damselfly (JAH)
Southern damselfly (AM)
Southern damselfly (LM)
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The Aims of Abington Naturewatch

At their meeting on 9 April 2005 the members approved this revised version of the aims of Abington Naturewatch:

  • To monitor and record the wildlife (fauna & flora) within the borders of the Abingtons;
  • To encourage protection of our wildlife, maintain its quality and foster its diversity;
  • To promote awareness of the richness, potential and problems of the natural environment of the Abingtons;
  • To cooperate in improving access to the local natural environment for the benefit of all Abington villagers.

Pat Daunt, Founder

The organisation is informal and communication is by email if possible; members are notified of events from time to time. Contact details are maintained by a small "project team". There is currently no membership fee as costs are covered by voluntary contributions at events.

Members are encouraged to report notable sightings of flora and fauna within the Abingtons to the appropriate sector coordinator and an illustrated record is published annually.

A map of the area covered, with some features noted, is available here: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=213774935674882866424.00000111dca2be9f06ab8&z=13>

For more information or to join, please contact David Farrant on (01223) 892871.

Contributions to our records should be sent to sector contacts or either of the above. Photographs may also be submitted to Andy Merryweather (amerryweather61@gmail.com)