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Common or Moorland Hawker in flight From a nearby pond - a recent report says that dragonflies are currently increasing in number and range in the UK. 45% are (global warming) but the Common Hawker is one that's losing out. Aeshna juncea,Common Hawker,Cumbria,Orton Scar Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Common or Moorland Hawker in flight

From a nearby pond - a recent report says that dragonflies are currently increasing in number and range in the UK. 45% are (global warming) but the Common Hawker is one that's losing out.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Nice "patrol" capture! Thoughts on why this species is losing out? Posted 3 years ago
    1. View NattyOne's profile
      NattyOne
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      Still reduction in suitable habitat, I think. Posted 3 years ago

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The Common Hawker

The common hawker, moorland hawker or sedge darner is one of the larger species of hawker dragonflies. It is native to Palearctic and northern North America. The flight period is from June to early October.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
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Uploaded Sep 11, 2021. Captured Sep 7, 2021 15:08.
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  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/9.0
  • 1/512s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm