A Damsel and 5 Dragons from Wicken Fen

jdoherty · #1 (**permalink**) 23-03-2010, 08:17 PM

I took these pics during a visit to Wicken Fen in August 2008. The dragonflies in the 3rd and 4th pics look very similar but there appears to be some difference in the markings. I would appreciate help with IDs.

Many thanks, John.

Toby · #2 (**permalink**) 23-03-2010, 08:26 PM

I think 3 is a female and 4 a male Migrant Hawker.

Dogghound · #3 (**permalink**) 23-03-2010, 08:31 PM

1. Emereld Damselfly (Male)
2. Common Darter (Male)
3. Migrant Hawker (Female)
4. Migrant Hawker (Male)
5. Emperor Dragonfly (Male)
6. Ruddy Darter (Female)

Dragoner · #4 (**permalink**) 25-03-2010, 01:58 PM

Great shots there John. Wicken Fen is on my list to visit this year.

Stephen

jdoherty · #5 (**permalink**) 29-03-2010, 11:25 AM

Many thanks Toby and Dogghound for your IDs. Your help is much appreciated.

John

Fourwings · #6 (**permalink**) 29-03-2010, 07:45 PM

Some really nice images John.
I really rate Wicken Fen as a Dragonfly site, its excellent. We had our very first WAB dragonfly meet there back in 2006.