Damselflies and Dragonflies at Wakehurst Place, West Sussex

Wakehurst Place, http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wakehurst-place/ is fabulous for its plants and tranquil scenery.  It is also very good to spot damselflies and dragonflies from the luxury of walkways over the wetlands. 

 Common blue damselflies, Ellanagma cyanthigerum lived up to their name in being common; plentiful and mating and egg laying in public view.  Large red damselflies were also around.

Common blue damselflies

Dragonflies were active too and never rested for me to get a picture in focus.

 A spectacular Gold-ringed dragonfly was buzzing up and down a meadow away from the water.  It also didn't rest and flew so fast that I couldn't get any pictures of it at all.  It was quite a sight in the sunshine.