Ruddy Darter

Flight period: mid June to mid September.

The Ruddy Darter is most common in southern and Eastern England but is expanding its range northwards. The population is augmented by continental migrants. They can be found around well-vegetated ponds, lakes, canals, ditches and sluggish rivers, often with woodland nearby.

Date: 15th July 2006

Location: Thrift Wood EWT reserve, Bicknacre, Essex