Tag Archives: Banded Demoiselle

Curlew – 3rd August

August 3, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 3rd August, Banded Demoiselle, Brown Argus, Brown Hawker, Common Blue Damselfly, Migrant Hawker, Red-eyed Damselfly, Willow EmeraldPete Smith

This morning a Curlew flew over the site, calling.

In the afternoon – on the Dragonfly Walk – good numbers of Brown Hawkers, Migrant Hawkers and Red-eyed Damselflies were seen, as well as Common Blue Damselflies, Banded Demoiselles, a Brown Argus and a Willow Emerald. PS.

Willow Emerald

Brown Argus

Raven – 24th July

July 24, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 24th July, Banded Demoiselle, Black-tailed Skimmer, Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Brown Hawker, Emperor, Raven., Ruddy DarterPete Smith

This morning, during the Dragonfly Walk, two Ruddy Darters were found, along with Emperor, Brown Hawker, Black-tailed Skimmer, Banded Demoiselles, Blue-tailed and Common Blue Damselflies. Near the river three Ravens were seen flying from Radcliffe and going north. There was one moulting bird, presumably and adult, and two with perfect wings, presumed to be juveniles. PS.

Garganey – 29th August

August 29, 2014Recent wildlife sightings2014, 29th August, Banded Demoiselle, Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Garganey, Green Sandpiper, Hobby, Migrant Hawker, Ouse Dyke, Ruddy Darter, Slurry Lagoon, Southern Hawker, SwallowPete Smith

A Garganey is still present on the Wader Scrape and a Hobby was seen chasing the Swallows by the railway bridge. On the Ouse Dyke the Green Sandpiper was seen to be still in residence. There are also several dragonflies about with Migrant Hawker, Southern Hawker, Ruddy Darter, Common Darter, Banded Demoiselle and Common Blue Damselflies all being seen. SC.

Hairy Dragonfly – 28th May

May 28, 2012Recent wildlife sightings2012, 28th May, Azure Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, damselflies, dragonflies, Four-spotted Chaser, Large Red Damselfly, Small Red-eyed DamselflyPete Smith

The warm weather has encouraged the Dragonflies and Damselflies to emerge and several species can be seen around the site. So far Banded Demoiselles, Common Blue Damselflies, Azure Damselflies, Blue-tailed Damselflies, Small Red-eyed Damselflies and Four-spotted Chasers have been seen. A rare species on site, the Large Red Damselfly has been seen twice and this afternoon a Hairy Dragonfly was seen for the first time on the site. RW. PS.