Saturday 19 September 2009

Common Darter common


Loads of Common Darters around in the last few days. Yesterday I was watching two males arguing about territory. There were a lot of 180 turns on the spot which is some feat I reckon. Today I saw a pair copulating which is even more of a feat seeing as they can fly while locked in their embrace. The effect is of slightly wonky wheel in flight. Unfortunately the picture is of neither event - whilst I had my camera the best pose I got was a male just resting on the ground.

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