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    A pair of Large Red Damselflies in the heart shaped mating loop
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    That's a really good capture Beryl, do they actually fly like that?
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    Thank you Rolf
    No I have never seen them fly in a mating loop but I can't be 100% sure. I didn't see them fly in that loop . They fly when he clutches the neck of the female and can fly around for quite a while then he lands on a convenient plant And then they make the loop. That is what I was watching I had to wait ages to capture it and it's a near perfect Heart shape. I was really pleased.
    Here they have just settled on a plant the next phases were quite fascinating , watching then making the loop. I takes several minutes
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    really good pics, beryl. it's nice how they have made the 'heart' shape is'nt it

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    Yes Thank you Andrew. I think it's fascinating to watch as well.


    Just love the expression on her face

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