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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Species recovery projects
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
Adopt an animal
Help protect UK wildlife by sponsoring an animal, tree, or habitat. Sponsorship can be the perfect gift for nature lovers, adults and children alike, especially with our special adoption gift packages. Great for Christmas presents and birthday presents!
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
Found a dead animal
Whether you hit an animal with your car, you see a dead animal in a public place, or you think you may have found an animal that is the victim of a wildlife crime, knowing what should be reported and to who can be confusing. This page collates some general advice on what to do if you find a dead animal.
Identify animal skulls
How to identify an animal skull! Found a bird skull or mammal bone in the UK? Take a look at our ID guide to work out what your animal bones might be.
NWT Ponteland Group: dragonflies
This link will open on the Northumberland Wildlife Trust website.
Michael Coates, County Recorder for dragonflies, will provide an update on the current status of these wonderful insects.
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.
Adopt a grazing animal
Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Adopt a grazing animal with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children! Sponsor a flock of sheep, konik pony, highland cow, shetland sheep, Dartmoor pony or a goat.
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,…
Blue-tailed damselfly
The blue-tailed damselfly does, indeed, have a blue tail. It is one of our most common species and frequents gardens - try digging a wildlife pond to attract dragonflies and damselflies.