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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.
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.…
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
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
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…
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!
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.
Wildlife laws under threat: protected species
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected tomorrow, we’ve been sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today,…
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.
Dragonfly Monitoring: Eycott Hill
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
Come and help us as we explore the ponds across the nature reserve.
Dragonfly Monitoring: Eycott Hill
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
Come and help us as we explore the ponds across the nature reserve.