Morning Stroll At Wickies

 This morning I took a walk around the fishing lake at Wicksteed Park where I'd hoped to see some interesting insects. With some long periods of sunshine on offer I managed to see a few bits and bobs but did not manage to connect with any of the newly arrived Norfolk Hawkers that I saw on an earlier visit.

Only their mother could love them! - Cootlings

Butterflies were in short supply with Gatekeepers being the most numerous. Commas continue to do well and at least five were noted today, other species on view included Speckled Wood and Green-veined White. Male Emperor dragonflies were patrolling several stretches of the lake where a few Common Darters were also present. At least two Brown Hawkers were hunting in the general area while Black-tailed Skimmers were seen over the main lake. Best damsel on view was a male Variable Damselfly, the commonest was Small Red-eyed. Not many birds to report, a Common Sandpiper was the only one worth mentioning.

Comma, Emperor, Variable and Small Red-eyed Damselflies.