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Grandma

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Flight of the dragonfly!
« on: May 21, 2010, 23:54:10 »
The dragonfly I watched hatch yesterday - (magic moment) - was still there this morning. It had extended its wings and had turned itself round so I was able to get a slightly better pic. You can still see the small, empty shell from which it emerged just below it.



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A few minutes later it took to the air and I thought that would be the last I would see of it - but its first flight was only as far as my clothes line! Not a very picturesque background but at least it was at eye level and I was able to get a close up of the beautiful creature.



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BarriedaleNick

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Re: Flight of the dragonfly!
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2010, 10:31:26 »
Wow! Lovely..
Thats one meaty looking dragonfly!
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Re: Flight of the dragonfly!
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2010, 16:08:41 »
Those are wonderful pictures!
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Maria Staal

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Re: Flight of the dragonfly!
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2010, 16:52:11 »
Nice pictures of your dragonfly!
It so happens that I had the same experience yesterday. Three larvae crawled out of my pond from which the dragonflies appeared. I had never seen this happening for real. It was fascinating.

For anyone who is interested, I wrote a short blog post about it on my garden blog at : http://allthumbsandnogreenfingers.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/deploy-all-dragonflies/
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GrannieAnnie

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Re: Flight of the dragonfly!
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2010, 17:59:43 »
Interesting! We have dragonflies but have never seen the larvae.
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worldor

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Re: Flight of the dragonfly!
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2010, 06:02:24 »
btw Maria those buds in your Basil look like chives to me.
nice blog

citychickens.co.uk
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Maria Staal

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Re: Flight of the dragonfly!
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2010, 09:50:57 »
Yes, thanks for telling me. A friend had pointed it out as well. It is chives and not basil. I have no idea why I wrote down basil. ::)
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1066

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Re: Flight of the dragonfly!
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2010, 09:54:57 »
Wonderful photos and experience Grandma  - thanks for posting. Its a real beaut  :)

And welcome to A4A Maria Staal  :)
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Maria Staal

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Re: Flight of the dragonfly!
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2010, 11:42:16 »
Quote from: worldor on May 24, 2010, 06:02:24
btw Maria those buds in your Basil look like chives to me.
nice blog

citychickens.co.uk

I by accident deleted your comment on my blog. Am still new in finding out how it all works. I enjoyed reading your blog too! :) I wasn't able to leave a comment on it, so I hope you read this.

Thanks for the welcome 1066. Always nice to find a new forum and talk to people who love the same thing you do. :)
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Grandma

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Re: Flight of the dragonfly!
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2010, 17:02:02 »
Welcome to A4A Maria Staal. If you can't be in your garden or on your allotment - (if you're lucky enough to have one) - this is the next best place to be! xxx
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