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: 2nd July 2023
Location: Great Ovens NNR, Wareham Forest, Dorset
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: 2nd July 2023
Location: Great Ovens NNR, Wareham Forest, Dorset
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