Black-tailed Skimmer

Flight period: May to August.
The Black-tailed Skimmer is a common dragonfly in south east England and it is expanding its range northwards. They can be found around lowland lakes, ponds, sand and gravel workings, slow flowing rivers and brackish water.
Date: 8th July 2006
Location: Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea, Essex
The Black-tailed Skimmer is a common dragonfly in south east England and it is expanding its range northwards. They can be found around lowland lakes, ponds, sand and gravel workings, slow flowing rivers and brackish water.
Date: 8th July 2006
Location: Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea, Essex
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