tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post1458997809162937281..comments2023-12-19T05:09:24.485+00:00Comments on kirkstall creatures great and small: Rodley Nature Reserve damsel updateskirstallcreatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13998154163393757732noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-81600860503484754402012-06-21T18:03:44.145+01:002012-06-21T18:03:44.145+01:00Hello Dartford Warbler, thank you, the Ragged Robi...Hello Dartford Warbler, thank you, the Ragged Robin really stood out against the water, it was nice to see a Small Tortoiseshell nectaringon the flowers too.<br /><br />Hello Emma, thank you, yes Daisy is lovely, I look forward to reading about your forthcoming adventures<br /><br />Lindakirstallcreatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998154163393757732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-31981208495212317482012-06-09T12:32:59.453+01:002012-06-09T12:32:59.453+01:00Lovely damselflies, Linda. I hope to find some ne...Lovely damselflies, Linda. I hope to find some new ones this year. Thanks for your comments on Daisy Routes and about Daisy herself.Emma Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04385447781203785369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-32006105738458991262012-06-08T23:18:53.646+01:002012-06-08T23:18:53.646+01:00Stunning damsel photos. I like the mass of watersi...Stunning damsel photos. I like the mass of waterside ragged robins too.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-15231743362243628452012-06-08T22:58:10.847+01:002012-06-08T22:58:10.847+01:00Thanks Caroline, I highly recommend the dragonfly ...Thanks Caroline, I highly recommend the dragonfly book mentioned.<br /><br />Hiya Jonny, its a great spot, the ponds have really filled out vegetation wise which is great for basking damsels and dragons. <br /><br />Hello Warren, its funny you mention that, Andrea and I were having a similar conversation about how crucial depth of field is with D&Ds,especially when they're basking at right angle to the camera. <br /><br />Ta pops, we were pleased to get back to Rodley.<br /><br />Hello Caroline, its a lovely local reserve. they do a lovely cuppa and cake in the visitors centre too.<br /><br />Hello Jerry, thanks very much, we spent a lovely couple of hours wandering and enjoying the views.<br /><br />Have good weekends everybody, fingers crossed for a break in the weather at some point. Lindakirstallcreatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998154163393757732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-88206295953117308302012-06-08T13:03:12.812+01:002012-06-08T13:03:12.812+01:00Fantastic results from superb habitat - wish I was...Fantastic results from superb habitat - wish I was there!Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701059256337022749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-10355983097957557012012-06-08T12:20:58.636+01:002012-06-08T12:20:58.636+01:00Looks a brilliant nature reserve and the photos ar...Looks a brilliant nature reserve and the photos are superb. On the odd occasion I have tried to take photos dragon/damselflies never seem to keep still. The Banded Demoiselle is my favourite - their markings are beautiful.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-69528419948491815352012-06-08T11:54:15.932+01:002012-06-08T11:54:15.932+01:00They are just great!They are just great!Citybirdinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704452288830647078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-62434503848793792782012-06-08T08:57:41.441+01:002012-06-08T08:57:41.441+01:00Fantastic damsel photo's Linda, I find it diff...Fantastic damsel photo's Linda, I find it difficult to get the whole length of their abdomen in focus :-)Warren Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042798315431561018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-32378186206919730712012-06-07T23:50:28.546+01:002012-06-07T23:50:28.546+01:00That looks like a cracking site Linda. I'm sti...That looks like a cracking site Linda. I'm still waiting for my first Broad-bodied Chaser ever and my first Banded Demoiselle of the year.............the weather isn't helping !!!<br />Nice images.Johnnykinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076909025101532481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144580949373853133.post-22756134112805784182012-06-07T21:49:43.765+01:002012-06-07T21:49:43.765+01:00The Demoiselle photo is particularly striking, Lin...The Demoiselle photo is particularly striking, Linda. I know just how tricky they can be to catch on camera! Thank you so much for your effort on my behalf over at W&W.Caroline Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203454486693014969noreply@blogger.com