Arne

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  • Photo: Arne After Dark

    Wareham channel from the Arne peninsula, around dusk. Dorset, UK. Taken on the weekly Nightjar Walk. 01/06/11.
  • Photo: Arne Ravens

    Ravens staking their claim to one of the artificial osprey nests. Arne, Dorset, UK.
  • Photo: Barbed Broad-bodied Chaser

    Male broad-bodied chaser dragonfly. 27/04/11.
  • Photo: Budding Sundew

    Sundew begins to unfurl its flowering stem. Arne, Dorset, UK. 09/06/11.
  • Photo: Chaffinch

    This was taken just into the Coombe Heath trail before 9am on Sunday 10th April 2011. I just love the wonderful background provided by the heath.
  • Photo: Coombe Heath Hobby

    Hobby over Coombe Heath at Arne, with Wytch Farm well head behind. Dorset, UK.
  • Photo: Dartford Warbler (Sylvia undata)

    Photographed at coombe heath on 17th of July. Thank you to the Guy in the visitors centre for his invaluable guidance on where to find these beautiful Warblers. Photgraphed near the first Viewing screen. Sorry for the delay in uploading this picture.
  • Photo: Dartford Warbler Harbour View

    Dartford warbler on Coombe Heath at Arne with Poole Harbour in the background. 19/03/11.
  • Photo: Dartford Warbler Pastels

    Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata) on the heath at Arne. Dorset, UK. 08/03/11.
  • Photo: Displaying Stonechat

    A male stonechat just taking off on his flying display for Mrs Stonechat
  • Photo: Female Raft Spider

    Female raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) guards her lair against the advances of a male suitor. Shed exoskeleton behind her I think. Arne, Dorset, UK. 23/04/11. With thanks to Paul!
  • Photo: Four Spotted Chaser Detail

    Four spotted chaser eye detail. Arne, Dorset, UK. 29/05/11.
  • Photo: Four Spotted Chaser Profile

    Four spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata) detail. Arne, Dorset, UK. 29/05/11.
  • Photo: Glow-worm Chamber

    Female glow worm (Lampyris noctiluca). Arne, Dorset, UK. 30 second exposure showing abdominal movement. The females occasionally waggle their brightly lit bottoms like this to attract a mate. It also works on passing photographers. Self-illuminated.
  • Photo: Glow-worm Detail

    Female glow worm on heather. Arne, Dorset, UK. Side-lit with an LED torch. The most efficient LED only converts 22% of energy into light, whereas the glow worm manages close to 100%.
  • Photo: Glow-worm Lantern

    Female glow worm (Lampyris noctiluca). Arne, Dorset, UK. Additional backlighting using an LED torch. This one's for Michael!
  • Photo: Goldcrest

    A Goldcrest on Coombe Heath..do they ever sit still..:-)
  • Photo: Guard Duty

    A wren guarding his territory
  • Photo: Harbour Hobby

    Hobby pauses from the hunt on the shores of Poole Harbour. Arne, Dorset, UK.
  • Photo: Hobby Highlights

    Hobby (Falco subbuteo) hunting over heathland bog at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 06/06/11.
  • Photo: Hobby Montage

    A pair of hobbies (Falco subbuteo) out hunting at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 06/06/11.
  • Photo: Hobby on Bough

    Hobby surveying the hunting grounds. Not such rich pickings on the wing this evening as it began to cloud over however. Arne, Dorset, UK.
  • Photo: Hobby Pit-stop

    Hobby takes a short break from hunting to consume its meal on a convenient perch. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 08/06/11. HD video still. Video clip of the same bird on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/domgreves/5814787486/
  • Photo: Hobby Prey

    Hobby, with what I think is a large moth in its grasp. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 09/06/11.
  • Photo: Hornet Robberfly Embrace

    Hornet robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) liquidising a freshly caught grasshopper. Arne, Dorset, UK.
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