Portland

Common Darter

Recently, we took our annual three night visit to Portland Bird Observatory. It started off with a Common Darter perched on a reed overhanging the Observatory's wildlife littered pond.

Emperor Dragonfly

Having only waited a minute at the edge of the pond after the Common Darter had landed, this male Emperor came in to land as well. Rather lucky, as it had been flying around for the past 20 minutes. 

Hummingbird Hawk-moth

Later on that day, there was a Hummingbird Hawk-moth on the flowers in the garden. This was a challenge as they move very fast and are very small. It's not quite in focus but an all right picture.

Sunset

And to end the almost perfect photographic day on Portland, this sunset over the Observatory.