Dragonflies at Amwell, 24th May 2026

Very temperatures at the moment so a fairly early start before it got too hot. The actual Dragonfly trail at Amwell was buzzing with Four-spotted Chasers and Hairy Dragonflies, but not willing to land for shots. However this Red-eyed Damselfly was more obliging.

A Coot had decided to nest very close to the boardwalk. Three eggs still to hatch and already at least two young.

Time therefore to walk back to Tumbling Bay and before looking for Dragonflies I found this Thick-legged Flower Beetle that clearly been working out in the gym!

The high temperatures clearly contributed to a number of Dragonflies emerging, in this instance, a Black-tailed Skimmer.

There were also quite a few Four-spotted Chasers.

With the day getting hotter, it was time to head home. It won't be long before we start seeing some of the other species on the wing.