Marston Thrift - 10th June

One of several Broad-bodied Chasers (Libellula depressa) catching flies on the main ride near the ponds:

This one is returning to it's perch after another sortie:

I just like the colours on this one:

A mason wasp in the car park:

Male Volucella pellucens hovering on the rides make a tempting photographic target, but are much harder to snap than they seem. Here's my best shot after about an hour of trying...!

Photos by Keith Balmer