Nature

And look who came inside for a visit

August 13, 2026

Gita Bapat

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Field Notes
No. 04

Southern Hawker 12th August 2026

And another new spot

What a beauty! Helped outside shortly afterwards

At a glance

SpeciesSouthern Hawker

Latin nameAeshna cyanea

FamilyAeshnidae

SizeBody to 7cm, wingspan up to 11cm

HabitatPonds, lakes and canals, often near woodland; frequent visitor to garden ponds

Key facts

One of the largest UK dragonflies, on the wing from late June to October
Notably inquisitive — will often approach and "investigate" people close up
Males are boldly marked with blue and green; females are green and brown

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And look who came inside for a visit

And another new spot

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A first-time spot on our evening walk

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