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Up close with a Hair Dragonfly that I rescued today 💚

A beautiful Hairy Dragonfly

Scientific Name: Brachytron pratense

 

Found grounded on the pavement on a busy road - likely collided with a vehicle. I scooped him up carefully, he sat on my hand the whole 2 mile walk past busy roads, until we reached the fields at the end of my road. Where he is now safely resting in a secret spot. I'm just hoping he flies away soon (I will check on him later)

 

Such incredible vibrant colours.

 

The smallest, hairiest Hawker that emerges in May. They were once a very rare species in the UK, found only on the most pristine grazing marshes & wetlands 💚

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Uploaded on May 16, 2023
Taken on May 16, 2023