Ruddy Darter
Ruddy Darter / sympetrum sanguineum. Nottingham Canal, Cossall. 14/09/20.
I only found out recently that Nottingham Canal, Cossall, holds a population of Ruddy Darters. On my visit, the shallow canal was so congested with reeds and other vegetation, that no water was visible along whole sections of it. Thankfully, wherever there was an opening, Ruddy Darters were easy to find. Males far outnumbered females that day but disappointingly, not one of them adopted the characteristic obelisk pose I'd hoped to photograph.
Ruddy Darter
Ruddy Darter / sympetrum sanguineum. Nottingham Canal, Cossall. 14/09/20.
I only found out recently that Nottingham Canal, Cossall, holds a population of Ruddy Darters. On my visit, the shallow canal was so congested with reeds and other vegetation, that no water was visible along whole sections of it. Thankfully, wherever there was an opening, Ruddy Darters were easy to find. Males far outnumbered females that day but disappointingly, not one of them adopted the characteristic obelisk pose I'd hoped to photograph.