New Report Warns of Flea and Tick Treatment Threat to Rivers
A new report from wildlife charity Buglife reveals that pesticides from common flea and tick treatments are now widespread in rivers across Britain. Pesticides can reach waterways through dogs swimming, moulted…
Hundreds of Bog Pools Restored for Rare Dragonflies
Scotland hosts some of the rarest dragonfly species in Britain and their breeding sites are now under increasing threat from climate change. More extreme weather conditions, especially summer droughts, are…
Save Our Chalk Streams
The Government are currently consulting on England’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). For the first time, chalk streams are mentioned in this Framework. It sets out the Government’s planning policies for England, covering topics…
Can Dragonflies Benefit from the Introduction of Beavers?
Ian and Elaine Burnell, County Dragonfly Recorders for North Northumberland have been conducting dragonfly surveys in the beaver enclosure at Wallington National Trust Estate. Beavers were only introduced in 2023;…
Volunteers needed at Morton Lochs Dragonfly Hotspot (Tayport)
Do you live close to Morton Lochs (Tayport), have a basic knowledge of dragonfly ID and want to get involved in dragonfly surveys? We are looking for volunteers to take…