0015 IMG 4779 Ruddy Darter

Ruddy Darter - (Sympetrum sanguineum) - After extreme effort by yours truly, the wildlife pond was dug and completed shortly thereafter. Within a couple of weeks it had attracted Ruddy Darters and, within days, we had one pair mating and laying eggs, as shown by this sequence of 4 images - this the displaying male.
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Date:
01/10/11
Location:
Our Wildlife Pond & Garden, Hempstead Valley Allotments, Gillingham, Kent
Photographer:
John Pell