Southern Hawker Dragonflies (Aeshna cyanea)

A large, colourful and inquisitive hawker preferring well-vegetated still waters, but may be found far from water on heaths and along forest rides from June to November with peak times July to September.

Recommended Locations New Forest Cadnam Common, Crockford Stream, Hawkhill Inclosure Dorset Ramsdown Forest, Troublefield, Moors Valley Surrey Thursley Moor