Barton fields and Radley lakes 15th June

After seeing the records of variable damselflies in barton fields over the weekend I decided to take a look today. I had heard they were around this area a couple of years ago but never went to search for them. Once on site there were at least 10 flying amongst the vegetation near the small pool. Blue tailed, Common and Azure blue damsels were also seen here. A Cetti,s warbler was also singing and seen near the pool. After spending a bit of time here I decided to head for Radley lakes to see what was around there.

 Variable damselfly

 Variable damselfly

 Common blue damselfly

 Common blue damselfly

 Blue tailed damselfly

 Scorpion fly

 Scorpion fly

Dragonflies/Damselflies seen today:-
Banded Demoiselle
Azure damselfly
Common blue damselfly
Variable damselfly 10+
Blue tailed damselfly inc "Rufescens"
Red eyed damselfly
Emperor dragonfly 2
Black tailed skimmer 5+
Four spotted chaser 3
Ruddy darter 1 "Teneral"

Butterflies seen today:-
Large skipper
Brimstone
Common blue
Red admiral
Small tortoiseshell
Marbled white 2
Meadow brown 1

WHITECROSS GREEN BBOWT RESERVE:-
I decided to stop off here on my way home to see if any Black hairstreaks were around yet,but none were seen.Although one person had reported seeing some this afternoon.

Dragonflies/Damselflies seen here:-
Beautiful demoiselle 1
Blue tailed damselfly
Hairy dragonfly 3
Black tailed skimmer 2
Broad bodied chaser 1

 Broad bodied chaser

Butterflies seen here:-
Large skipper
Brimstone
Common blue
Painted lady
Meadow brown
Speckled wood