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Old 01-07-2010, 08:37 PM
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Hi All,

Amateur photographer at work taken a few good shots, will post more later if there is enough interest. Help with species required... any ideas gentlemen?

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Old 01-07-2010, 08:44 PM
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It's a male Black-tailed Skimmer dragonfly (Orthetrum cancellatum). Nice picture Dave.
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Old 01-07-2010, 09:04 PM
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Cheers Stuart...the speed of the reply was incredible, may i present the next image for identification?

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All photos taken at Leighton Moss last weekend or the weekend before. I will pass on the compliment to my friend.
Autocropping when uploading really does not do justice to this photo!
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It's another Black-tailed Dave.
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WOW!! Thanks Stuart
3rd and final for tonight

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Once again cheers Stuart

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A pair of Southern Damselflies (Coenagrion mercuriale). Again, cracking picture.
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Cheers Stuart, my friend and I owe you at least a pint.

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