A great name for the order of these attractive little insects - the Damselflies. Not as impressive, perhaps, as their larger cousins, the dragonflies, but a lovely sight to see along the River Great Ouse over the last few days. Emergence seems a bit early this year, probably brought on by the recent mini-heatwave we seem to be enjoying. The river bank is certainly a place where you can easily lose yourself, wandering lazily in the gorgeous sunshine enjoying the wildlife. A few kingfishers darting up and down stream completed the idyllic scene.
The Large Red Damselfly resting on the marsh marigold was our first garden damselfly of the season.
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| Banded Demoiselle (female) |
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| Banded Demoiselle (male) |
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| Common Blue Damselfly (male) |
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| Large Red Damselfly (male) |
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| Large Red visiting the garden pond |
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| Red-eyed Damselfly (male) |
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