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Monday, July 10, 2006  

Grantham Canal, Monday, July 10, 2006

Between Redmile Mill Bridge and Barkestone-le-Vale (SK782358)

1 Emperor male

2 Brown Hawkers

7 Four-spotted Chasers including a pair "in cop" and ovipositing

Many Variable Damselflies

Many Azure Damselflies

Many Blue-tailed Damselflies


East of Jericho Lane Bridge, Barkestone-le-Vale (SK776354)

1 Emperor male

1 Four-spotted Chaser

Both in "dogfight" which lasted for almost 5 minutes. Ended when sun went in and Four-spotted Chaser disappeared into the shelter of the canalside cornfield. Emperor returned to patroling for prey.

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