This was clinging to my leg when I was cutting the grass just now. Made me jump out of my skin when I looked down.
We get the odd one here in the garden, they are exquisite if you can get close enough to really look at one that's resting in the sun. The pond at my eldest lads inlaw's farm often has 20 or 30 buzzing around, which is quite a sight.
I live about a quarter of a mile from and regularly walk my dog in a nature reserve which is specifically for the protection of these insects, so I’m also lucky to see loads of them on the regular.