Whilst enjoying the sun, sea and sand of North Wales I had read about Ruddy Darter at Hic Bibi - a potential Chorley tick.
Once the car was unpacked, off to Hic Bibi on a hot, sticky afternoon. On the first pond, 2 Brown Hawker, several Common Darter, and some very showy Emerald Damselfly...
The second pond had a couple more Brown Hawker and a single Emperor. The third pond was where the Darters were more numerous and showing well. Firstly a male Black Darter, then a Common Darter (paler red and showing the pale back to the legs)...
The next Darter was a wonderful bright red, reminding me of the Red-veined Darter we'd seen at Ainsdale. A very nice Ruddy Darter, showing off its all black legs...
Before leaving, one of the Brown Hawker was ovipositing - a great opportunity for pictures...
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