With recent reports of up to six Norfolk Hawker at Titchfield Haven I needed to see this species as it was clearly breeding on site with a female being seen ovipositing. It was a species to add to the list of Hampshire breeding species and hence needed to be seen in my quest to seee all the Hampshire breeding dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies this year. It took me three attempts before I finally connected with a stunning, recently emerged male on Darters Dip on the west side of the reserve. He showed superbly well for around 45 minutes before disappearing flying away from the pool. A rather scruffy looking female was also seen. Other new species for the year here were Ruddy Darter and Willow Emerald, the latter also a new species for me.
