Lesser Emperor D’fly

 
James Gibbs
 
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James Gibbs
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01 July 2023 16:29
 

Anax parthenope,Lesser Emperor

It’s very possible, I photographed one at Ham Wall 09-07-2011,  Mr Jerry Hawkins identified it and it was later confirmed and recorded on Somerset records, NB photo is of a very mature specimen.

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Jeff Hazell (Levels-birder)
 
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25 June 2023 10:59
 

Apparently, one was seen flying around the car park earlier in the week, per a reply on Twitter.

 
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24 June 2023 17:03
 

24-June-2023
One, poss 2, this morning from the raised boardwalk leading to the new Island Hide at Westhay NNR. Good flight-views thro’ bins, but didn’t perch.