There were dozens of the Diplacodes trivialis in the padi fields this morning. And I really mean dozens! As I walked along the bunds cutting through the fields, with almost every step I take, I would send a whole lot of them fluttering around to seek new perches.
A number of male dragonflies also kept busy engaging in aerial fights to chase away other males of the same species from their respective territories.
I took in the whole sight with a happy heart. I have not seen so many of these dragonflies buzzing around in a while. It was cloudy this morning... and in some places in Langkawi, there have been a bit of rain here and there in the evenings though it's been weeks since then. Perhaps this is indicative of a change in weather patterns? Perhaps that could explain the abundance of these dragonflies and all the activities?
It was just the usual suspects up and about this morning. The other species I spotted were Orthetrum sabina, Crocothemis servilia, Acisoma panorpoides, Brachythemis contaminata, Ischnura senegalensis, Pseudagrion microcephalum and Agriocnemis femina. Yes, just a few species but there were lots of the Diplacodes trivialis everywhere, which made up for everything.
Anyway, one thing you can count on most days of the year is the Ischnura senegalensis. Here's a photo of the male and 'andromorph' female in wheel position.
Apart from the dragonflies, it was also a morning for birds...
Little Egret - when breeding, it has long nape-, back- and breast plumes. The nape plume can be seen in this photo below.
Chinese Pond Heron (I've just realised I took photos of the Chinese Pond Heron this same date last year...)
Baya Weaver
White-rumped Munia
Scaly-breasted Munia
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