Common darters were engaged in mating and egg laying flights over the water, looking like little red drones as they flew conjoined. Lots of migrant hawker on menacing patrol flights; these guys have incredible agility as they hunt.
I wasn't the only one on the hike in the park. There was an organised walk by the Motor Neurone Disease group, looking resplendent in their blue t-shirts and getting round the park from their little gazebo base by various means.
They enjoyed their post walk cups of tea, just as I did.
Si
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I always enjoy watching the antics of dragonflies. They are such powerful and agile fliers, even in gusty winds.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Many years ago I hitch hiked to Newark. No idea why, but it was dark, so I never got to see it! Its lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's a town with problems but a fantastic history
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