Dragonflys

[sureshot]

Hi quick question whats the best time for dragonflys when they just hatch.

 

[SuperAP]

Find out which species are in the places you intend to shoot (it'll depend on oxygen levels, water acidity, vegetation, prey availability etc) and research - different species are around at different times of year from March - October.

I think the weather has had an effect on some mid-late season dragonflies, very disappointing numbers of hawkers at some of the places I know are usually bursting with them in late July. Hopefully the better weather will bring them out in the next few days.

 

[redfan]

Also most emerge overnight/morning so you need to be up and out early morning to get them as they emerge. There are always exceptions - the common clubtail emerges mainly during the day, so in May/June get yourself down to the railway viaduct over the Thames south of Goring and you can catch this wonderful sight.