Damsels and dragons by Polly Mair

Emma Chaplin
, 17 June 2024
Damsels and dragons by Polly Mair
Four-spotted Chaser © Polly Mair

We'd been enjoying the photos Trust member Polly Mair was posting of dragonflies and damselflies, so we asked her to send a few over so we could share them:

Four-spotted Chaser (main image)

I was very fortunate that I had my camera ready when this dragonfly landed right in front of me! Seen in Eastbourne.

Banded Demoiselle © Polly Mair
Banded Demoiselle © Polly Mair

Banded Demoiselle

This male damselfly is one of our most colourful. Seen near Arlington, East Sussex.

Broad-bodied Chaser © Polly Mair
Broad-bodied Chaser © Polly Mair

Broad-bodied Chaser

This male was busy seeing off any other dragonfly that dared fly too close!

Seen near Hailsham.

Azure Damselfly © Polly Mair
Azure Damselfly © Polly Mair

Azure damselfly

This damselfly emerged from our garden pond early one morning recently; I dashed inside to get my macro lens so that I could get a close-up.

Norfolk Hawker © Polly Mair
Norfolk Hawker © Polly Mair

Norfolk Hawker

Sometimes called the Green-eyed Hawker, this dragonfly was patrolling the ditches at West Rise Marsh, Eastbourne. When he eventually landed, I had to be quick before he flew off again!

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