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Priory Water 9th/10th June 2007

Good numbers of all 13 species recorded.

Black-Tailed Skimmer - large scale emergence taking place with over 100 tenerals counted on the 10th.

Emperor - Several mature & semi-mature males now patroling lake edges

Four-Spotted Chaser - Still emerging and present in large numbers

Broad-bodied Chaser - never a common species on the reserve but still present

All Damselflies recorded in excellent numbers.

Red-Eyed Damselfly

Banded White-Legged Damselfly

Blue-Tailed Damselfly

Common Blue Damselfly

Azure Damselfly

Variable Damselfly

Large Red Damselfly

Emerald Damselfly

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