Pictures of Dorset

Submitted by Graham Rains(28th June 2008)

Shillingstone in Dorset

Another dragonfly emerges from its' larvi case on an iris leaf next to Cookwell Brook. This one is clearly identifiable as a male Southern Hawker, by the yellow triangle situated on its' abdomen, behind the rear wing sockets. The wings on the right of the picture are not yet fully inflated. The River Stour and the ponds and streams in the North Dorset Stour Valley create an environment for a great many species of dragonflies, butterflies and moths.

A picture of: Shillingstone, Dorset

Photograph taken with a Canon Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL

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Shillingstone, English Countryside, River Scenes, Wildlife in England

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Comment by Ruth Gregory(30th June 2008)

This is superb. And thanks for the narrative. Great shot!

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Comment by Andy Edwards(13th July 2008)

Excellent as always Graham.

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Comment by James Carter(17th February 2009)

You obviously love nature Graham. and captured this in time before flying away. Tricky these insects!

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Comment by Christine Cooney(18th October 2009)

Now this is one Dragonfly I would not run away from! Pic is so good!

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