Black-tailed Skimmer

Flight period: May to August.
The Black-tailed Skimmer is a common dragonfly in south east England and its is expanding its range northwards. They can be found around lowland lakes, ponds, sand and gravel workings, slow flowing rivers and brackish water.
Date: 13th June 2023
Location: Noak Bridge Nature Reserve, Noak Bridge, Essex
The Black-tailed Skimmer is a common dragonfly in south east England and its is expanding its range northwards. They can be found around lowland lakes, ponds, sand and gravel workings, slow flowing rivers and brackish water.
Date: 13th June 2023
Location: Noak Bridge Nature Reserve, Noak Bridge, Essex
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