Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.
Looking for dragonfly and damselfly nymphs in the ponds. We also hope to find adult dragonflies and damselflies too!
The UK's smallest hawker, the Hairy dragonfly is mostly black in colour, but has a distinctively hairy thorax. It can be found in grazing marshes and flooded gravel pits, and along canals…
A voracious predator that will even eat other dragonflies, the golden-ringed dragonfly is the UK's longest species. It can be found around acidic streams in moorland and heathland habitats.…
Want to know what the difference is between a Dragonfly and Damselfly? Or what's a Hawker or a Chaser? Join our guide Liz for a half day session to find out!
Join us for a field trip to Breney Common where we will learn how to survey for the dragonflies and damselflies found in Cornwall.
Why not join us for a day of relaxed dragonfly spotting where you can learn more about this brilliant insect?
Whisby Nature Park is a designated dragonfly hotspot! Come to the Wilder Welcome Barn for some free crafty activities and information about our amazing aerobats and sky dancers.
Join our Education Team for a family pond dipping activity to celebrate dragonfly week.
Come and join the Coddiwomplers for a fun, relaxed willow weaving workshop.
Come and join the Coddiwomplers for a fun, relaxed willow weaving workshop.
Are you passionate about wildlife and nature? Do you want to help us to inspire and enable the people of Cheshire to take action for nature? We are looking for a team of volunteers to support our…