I'm guessing this is an emperor dragonfly:
If it's not please don't hesitate to say so!!
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Cin J
apologies for hijacking your post Clare, but thought yoou wonderful camera people, may enjoy this(IF it doesn't get Blocked) Beasties in Glasgow Park
**LINK BOCKED**bbc.co.uk/.../uk-scotland-glasgow-west-66468444
HERE
SunnyKate2 said:Beasties in Glasgow Park
Oh, wow! I ended up having to Google this but those photos are great - and so are the Beasties!
Must have missed this thread ... link should work now ...
www.bbc.co.uk/.../uk-scotland-glasgow-west-66468444
They certainly are the most amazing photos, my favourite was the Ladybird!
Liked your Hawker too Claire, great capture!
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr