Dragonflies and Damselflies are abundant at the moment around many of the New Forest ponds and boggy areas.

Keeled Skimmer (male)

Keeled Skimmer (female)

Beautiful Demoiselle (male) {Damselfly}

Beautiful Demoiselle (female) {Damselfly}

Common Darter (female)

Broad-bodied Chaser (male)

While looking for dragonflies spotted these young males Fallow Deer – now sporting their spotted summer coats. Their Antlers are still in velvet.