Lesser Emperors at Brockholes in 2006 and 2009 respectively (photos G Jones & T Disley)
A very rare migrant, breeding not proved
2006: 24/6: one male (southern edge of No.1 pool); 30/6: one male (southern edge of No.1 pool); 22-24/7: one male, but two seen on 22/7 (southern edge of No.1 pool). Suspected up to three separate individuals were present altogether.
2007: 5-9/8: one male (southern edge of No.1 pool).
2008: no records.
2009: 1/7: 2 males at Quicksand pool north; 2/7: 2 males at Quicksand pool north; 6/7: one male (Fishing/Quicksand pools).
2010: 10/7: 1 male (Fishing/Quicksand pools). Possibly the 5th or 6th consecutive year this species has occurred. Has probably bred on the reserve but not proved.
2011-2014: no records.
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