Odonata exotica

Back in 2006 we had a week's birding in the Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil, two hours or so west of Rio. One of the excursions we took was to a place called REGUA (it stands for something longer!). After the often claustrophobic jungle birding, a place with a wetland really was a breath of fresh air. Sadly we were only there a few hours but we made a mental note to go back some day. Now REGUA has a superb lodge and access to some truly magnificent wildlife watching (Google it). So, for those with an interest in Odonata, here are my photos, real eye-candy. I have a list of the dragonflies found at REGUA and so will set to identifying these over the long and bitter winter. If anyone wants to chip in with an ID, feel free.

Enjoy.