The hot and sunny weather brought out the many species of Odonata that Ashdown is renowned for. Although I didn't go searching in the areas that Black Darters normally frequent, I still managed a respectable ten species. As always this time of year, the highlight was a superb Brilliant Emerald that posed brilliantly; I didn't try to use my macro lens, though I still got some decent photos with my longer lens.
Bird wise, a male Honey-buzzard and the usual suspects were found on what was a sweltering day.
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| Unfortunately, my settings were still set for the comet! |
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After a quick re-jig, the results still weren't great - male Honey-buzzard
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| female Brilliant Emerald |
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| Keeled Skimmer |
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| Comet Neowise |
