Golden-ringed dragonfly
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.…
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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.
Talk: AGM & Member's Photos
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Members of the Boston Area Group are meeting for their AGM and member's photos evening.
Ringed plover
The ringed plover is a small wader that nests around the coast, flooded gravel pits and reservoirs. It is similar to the little ringed plover, but is a little larger, has an orange bill and legs,…
Hairy dragonfly
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…
Dragonfly Week: Evening Pond Dipping & Dragonfly Walk for Adults
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An opportunity for adults to have a go at dipping in the lake at Whisby Nature Park to look for dragonfly nymphs and other freshwater invertebrates plus an evening stroll to watch adult…
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.
Fingringhoe - Dragonfly I.D workshop
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
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!
Fingringhoe - Dragonfly I.D workshop
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
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!
Little ringed plover
The little ringed plover first nested in the UK in 1938, but has since moved in happily! It has taken advantage of an increase in man-made flooded gravel pits, reservoirs and quarries that provide…
Dragonfly Day Family Activities
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Drop into Whisby Education Centre for family activites and crafts all about dragonflies.
New wildlife sites in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
New wildlife sites in Hampshire and Isle of Wight