As Spring turns to Summer and the weather warms up dragonflies and damselflies are starting to emerge at Woodwalton Fen.
The first to emerge is the Red Damselfly.
Red Damselfly at Woodwalton Fen
The Four-spotted Chaser appears shortly after the Red Damselflies
A Four- spotted Chaser having a rest
When dragoflies first emerge they can be quite fragile and need to warm up in the sun before flying off.
A newly emerged Broad- bodied Chaser warming itself in a sheltered spot
Close up shot of a Hairy Dragonfly
At the same time the dragonflies start to appear so does the bright yellow flowers of the Iris appear as well.
Adding a splash of colour to Woodwalton Fen
Fen Photos. 