The gold-ringed dragonfly is the largest dragonfly that occurs in Assynt.
Gold-ringed Dragonfly
August 24th 2010
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Recent Sightings
Shelduck
Two adult birds and nine juveniles off Culkein Drumbeg (DAH). Sadly a very rare record now for Assynt, but great to know we had at least one breeding pair this year. (25/07)
House Martin
15+ birds around Culkein Drumbeg jetty (DAH) and large number also around Culag Hotel, Lochinver. (Andrew Mackenzie) Both records late evening. (25/07)
Common Lizard
Single animal, Clashmore (Andrew Mackenzie) (25/07)
Red-throated Diver
Two birds, Bay of Stoer (DAH) (24/07)
Common Dolphin
15+ very active animals just off Sgeir Mhòr, Loch Kirkaig (DAH) (24/07)
Black-throated Diver
Six birds in a group, Loch Kirkaig (DAH) (24/07)
Antler moth (Cerapteryx graminis)
Single moth in Strathan garden (Jean Macleod) (24/07)
Magpie moth (Abraxas grossulariata)
Single moth Clachtoll, (Dorell Pirie) (24/07)