Dragonflies and damselflies
Find the best places to see dragonflies and damselflies, where to look, and how to tell the difference between the two.
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Dragonflies of Amwell
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Enjoy a dragonfly walk around Amwell Nature Reserve...
Introduction to Dragonflies with Steve Cham
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Learn how to identify dragonflies
NWT Ponteland Group: dragonflies
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Michael Coates, County Recorder for dragonflies, will provide an update on the current status of these wonderful insects.
Beautiful Butterflies (Watch Event)
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Navigate wildflowers in search of the Island’s most beautiful, winged friends!
Wildlife Watch - Moths and butterflies (Family event)
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Discover amazing moths and butterflies! Children learn why these insects matter and simple ways to help protect them.
Blue butterflies
See blue butterflies around the UK this summer! Marvel at the once extinct, still rare large blue at a handful of locations, or the more widespread common blue can be found throughout the country.
Woodland butterflies
Head to the woods to enjoy some of Britain’s most dramatic and endangered butterflies. Caterpillars have particular plant requirements which restricts species to handful of special spots. Find one near you this summer.
Learn to identify Butterflies
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Butterfly expert Dr Simon Spencer will show how to identify a variety of butterflies through their markings, flight patterns, and other behaviours.
Identify British butterflies
Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
Butterflies without borders
Patrick Barkham reveals the secrets of how some butterflies, like the painted lady, are able to migrate from Africa to the UK.
Grow a secret garden for butterflies!
• The Wildlife Trusts and RHS urge gardeners to help butterflies and moths for this year’s Wild About Gardens campaign
• Make a pledge for butterflies from 12th March!
• Campaign…