The Dragonfly Hunter - Insects Don't Stand A Chance Against The Hobby

As the insects start to emerge from this lake in South Gloucestershire, the Hobby makes light work of plucking them out of the sky, before eating them on the wing.
Usually, the Hobby's hunt high over the lake at this location, but today they were keeping low to the water where the insects were congregating. With a bit of luck, the Hobby's will have the opportunity of a more substantial meal when the damselflies and dragonflies take flight over the next month.

[@WildwatchNature]

Beautiful little chicks

[@flightographist]

Stunning footage of a stunning behavior!

[@overlander123]

I have witnessed our Australian Hobby catching dragonflies, amazing stuff.

[@leftrightandcentre833]

I've seen them go after swallows, that was spectacular. Great vid!

[@balancedL]

Great footage, thanks for sharing it!

[@_life_though_glass_]

Mate! This is insane! So good 😮

[@lohikarhu734]

a strange turn of events, given that the dragonfly is one of the most successful hunters in the animal kingdom!