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Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)
30 June 2018, Cuttle Pool Nature Reserve, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, Temple Balsall
The red-veined darter or nomad(Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a dragonfly of the genus Sympetrum.It breeds in a wide range of habitats including marshes, lakes, ponds, permanent and seasonal rivers!
Location IIT Kharagpur
My first darter for 2023 I think common.
Many thanks to you ALL for the views, faves and comments you make on my shots it is very appreciated
Sometimes, while being locked within a 5 km ring, it's easy to overexaggerate and see the world in black and white...
I seem to be obsessed by darters.
Young Australasian Darter.
The Dart River feeds into Lake Wakatipu. You can see some holiday makers who were enjoying jet skiing from the right bank. Thanks for visiting summer down under.
Darter - Sandy Camp Wetlands
Taken with Nikon Z7, Using Crop Mode DX.
ISO 360 340mm. f/6.3 1/2500 Sec.
Although I'm not that familiar the internet tells me this is a ruddy darter.
Many thanks to all who comment, fave or just enjoy looking, it really is very much appreciated!
The Darter is a large, slim water bird with a long snake-like neck, sharp pointed bill, and long, rounded tail. Male birds are dark brownish black with glossy black upperwings, streaked and spotted white, silver-grey and brown. The strongly kinked neck has a white or pale brown stripe from the bill to where the neck kinks and the breast is chestnut brown. Females and immatures are grey-brown above, pale grey to white below, with a white neck stripe that is less distinct in young birds. The Darter is often seen swimming with only the snake-like neck visible above the water, or drying its wings while perched on a tree or stump over water.
Dendrobatidae
Poisonous Dart Frogs
These little frogs are the size of a quarter...19mm.
I was fortunate enough to attend a Macro Workshop given by Adam Jones & Mike Matthews. A good friend was unable to attend due to health issues so she let me go in her place. Thank you Jan. I did not know I was going and I did not have a Ring Light and the only flash I had was a very small flash that came with my camera which was not very powerful. I went to my local camera store and they didn't have anything that would work with my camera. So, I had to work with what I had. Consequently, I had to almost touch the frogs to have enough light and this caused deep shadows. I had to crop in pretty close to get rid of the shadows. I'm just extremely happy I got to attend the class and got the photo's I did. It was a wonderful experience! Thank you Jan and Jack. Thanks Jack for letting me ride with you.
Sympetrum danae, the black darter or black meadowhawk is a dragonfly found in northern Europe, Asia, and North America. At about 30 mm (1.2 in) long, it is Britain's smallest resident dragonfly. It is a very active late summer insect typical of heathland and moorland bog pools. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympetrum_danae)
Been posting this speices up as common darter, finaly descovered thanks to @Nick Ransdale for the heads up!
Another Black Darter..Sympetum danae(female), from last month at Crowle Moors, Lincolnshire, England.
There are still some Australasian Darter fluffy chicks next to the juveniles already probing their strengths in flights and diving.
Common Darter - Sympetrum striolatum f
Quite a surreal moment for me as I've never had a dragonfly land on my hand before....one of those 'hold your breath moments'..quite amazing.
But I was lucky enough to have this little lady land on my hand and smile for the camera too... life is full of so many wonderful surprises!
Have a wonderful day everyone :))
Australasian Darter
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As it flew closer it was obvious it had just scored a substantial meal.
A ruddy darter (I think, happy to be corrected, I'm not great on dragonflies!) that chose the perfect perch the other day