A relatively common central/SE European species and a recent, extremely rare colonist to UK, this is one of two males at Hadleigh CP on Monday. Pity they dont land. No actual evidence of females there but there were several migrant hawker types in the trees/bushes so they may be hiding there.
During the week we were privileged to see this dragonfly. The colour on its abdomen was so brilliant. Fortunately it continued to return to a perching stick, allowing us to take many photos.