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.
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.
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,…
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.
For ages 13+ - Introduction to Invertebrates with Brian Eversham
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Join WTBCN Chief Executive Brian Eversham and learn about the ecology and behaviour of invertebrates and why they matter
Azure damselfly
The Azure damselfly is a pale blue, small damselfly that is commonly found around most waterbodies from May to September. Try digging a wildlife pond in your garden to attract damselflies and…
Lowland Heath & Invertebrates - Bridgnorth Branch
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We’re delighted to welcome Hayley Dorrington, Warden at Highgate Common with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, for an evening exploring the importance of lowland heathland — one of the UK’s rarest and…
Species Recovery Appeal
Yorkshire is incredible. The Dales and Moors to coastal cliffs support over 3,000 different plants, birds and animals. However, our 'State of Yorkshire’s Nature' report exposes the…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust