It feels like I’ve hardly taken any dragonfly/hawker photos this year, which is odd because I think they are fascinating.
To me, it feels like they are equally intrigued by what I’m up to. This one seemed very inquisitive, buzzing around me several times for a better look.
We made friends at Earsham Wetland Centre, near Bungay, which we visited for the first time yesterday. It’s a fantastic place. As the website reveals:
Earsham has been home to a collection of native wildlife and rare breed farm animals since 1976. Our wildlife reserve is home to a wide variety of wild animals that live on the scrapes and amongst the wildflowers that surround the paddocks. Mallard, Gadwall, Shoveler, Teal and Shelduck can usually be found dabbling in the shallow lakes, being occasionally joined by Oystercatchers, Redshank, Curlew and Lapwing.
We didn’t get to stay for long because Freya added another animal to the long list of things she is now terrified of.
Meet John. A 10-week-old orphaned fawn. Adorable, right? Apparently not.
No sooner had we arrived than Freya wanted to go home. We managed to get her to stay for an ice-cream in the end but then some chickens came under the picnic table and it was game over.
Poor Freya, it must be horrible to be so frightened. It’s come on all of a sudden. Any tips on how best to help her greatly appreciated.
I hope you’ve had a good week.
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After The Rain 
What beautiful detail in all of your photos. Poor Freya! I have a child who is frightened of a lot of animals too and it is hard. Sadly I have no solutions!
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Thank you. I feel so sad for her. She’s even put off going to the local parks because of the dogs.
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Such gorgeous photos, I must say our deer are more scared of the children here than the other way round. We’ve never had an orphan deer, it is always sheep or goats.
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Thank you! John was adorable. So soft.
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Oh dear, sorry to read that Freya found the deer and chickens scary. Hope she gets over it in time so you can go and get some more great pictures at Earsham. They are all fantastic shots Tara. Always love your imagery. #mysundayphoto
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Thank you, John. Yes, don’t think we’ll be going back any time soon – although maybe we should?
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What lovely photos, well done on your clear dragonfly shot. #Mysundayphoto
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Thank you 🙂
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Wow those photos are something else. The dragonfly ones are incredibly detailed.
Have a good Sunday and thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
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Thank you, Darren.
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We seem to be surrounded by dragonflies at the moment but I’ve never managed to photograph one and the photos of John are just amazing. My eldest is suddenly afraid of dogs. So odd as we have dog sit a lot in the past. We’re also having to keep the chickens in as the rooster are a little aggressive at the moment and scaring him witless. I guess they are on a similar height level so it must seem so much scarier. I’m hoping it’s just a phase and keep reiterating that the animals are probably more scared of him…
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Oh no! I think it all started when a dog jumped up. I’m hoping its just a phase too. I wish we could have pets to try and help her get used to them but it’s difficult in a top floor flat.
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Such stunning shots of nature. I love those dragonflies. And John is totally adorable. #MySundayPhoto
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Thank you 🙂
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I have no tips sorry but your pictures are stunning!
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Thank you 🙂
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these really are beautiful photos! Love that dragonfly
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Thank you 🙂
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All beautiful shots but super impressed with the dragonfly in flight. #mysundayphoto
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Thank you. I didn’t expect that one to come out.
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Great shots and no tips on curing fear
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Thank you 🙂
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Lovely photos! Your dragonfly photo has actually inspired me to go out and look for them. Got one decent photo but its not as nice as yours. Its my fave in these photos. #mysundayphoto
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Thank you, Merlinda. I’ve seen yours and it’s fab.
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