Red-eyed Damsels at Leg O'Mutton

Red-eyed Damselflies are now out at Leg O'Mutton Dam, near Taylor Park. This is one of the few places in St Helens where you can see this species. I counted at least 20 today. Not such good news from nearby Paddock Dam, where much of the species preferred habitat of lily pads seems to have been removed.

This is a male.

This male and female are not mating. The male is laying claim to the female until she is ready to lay her eggs.

Let battle commence!