Common emerald damselfly
Common emerald damselfly
Don Morris, one of our regular photographers has turned up trumps once again with this exceptional image of a common emerald damselfly, Lestes sponsa, seen on Tuesday 6 July around Wetland 12, one of the small ponds on the Park’s Wetland Trail. This is the first jewel-like individual of this incredible species to be spotted on site this year.
“The long cold spell earlier in the spring may have caused our dragon and damselflies to be a little late this summer” Don reports, although apparently there are plenty to be seen all around the Park at the moment, presumably enjoying the sunshine.
The Wetland Trail in the Country Park is always worth a visit. As well as being a lovely walk, it gives access to secluded areas that teem with wildlife and includes two bird hides overlooking lakes and wetlands. There is a small charge for access to the Wetland Trail, payable at Forest Centre reception.
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