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Orange-winged Dropwing, Ibiza April 2026
23 Apr 2026

Orange-winged Dropwing, Ibiza April 2026

by steve | posted in: dragonflies, Odonata | 0

This is my first Orange-winged Dropwing which gave me an identification challenge. I’m in Ibiza with no dragonfly id guides or apps, so I’m relying on my own sketchy knowledge of southern European species. My first thoughts were a female … Continued

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Butterflies and other insects
9 Jun 2023

Butterflies and other insects

by steve | posted in: butterflies, bees, Dean Clough and Parsonage Reservoirs, Dean Clough Reservoir, dragonflies, Odonata | 0

A Large skipper in the garden and a few species of butterflies at Dean Clough along with a Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum and a Four-spotted Chaser Dragonfly made for a nice selection of June Insects

Back to reality
3 Jun 2018

Back to reality

by steve | posted in: blue-tailed damselfly, butterflies, damselflies, Dean Clough Reservoir, large red damselfly, Odonata, Parsonage Reservoir, Stonechat | 0

Following the wonderful trip to Bulgaria last week it was back to reality with a thump as I ventured up to Dean Clough for the first time in a couple of weeks.  All the passage migrants had moved on as … Continued

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