Looking around on the fell yesterday seeing what else could be found (or at least identified) and managed another two species.
One was a fungi, Fairy Ring Champignon (Marasmius oreades). This is a very common species, often on lawns, though these were on the path by Wanister bog. And its edible, though it must be cooked before eating.
The other species was a big surprise thought the habitat always seemed perfect for them, it's the first time I have ever see it here despite much searching and indeed I have failed to come up with any old records either. This was a species of dragonfly, the Black Darter, and I was very happy with species number 1002
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| A Black Darter on the fell yesterday. |
Great find the black darters, one of me fave dragons, though in view of the history I would think there was a fair chance they'd just be wanderers rather than breeders. You never know though, certainly one to look out for next year :)
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ReplyDeleteCheers. As far as the Black Darter, I must be honest I would be very surprised (gutted) if I had kept missing them the past 14 years so I think you're right Alan and this is a wanderer.
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