2024 County Dragonfly Recorder Reports are now available
You can read and download the 2024 dragonfly season reports by following the link below. Thank you to all County Dragonfly Recorders who submitted reports. Image: Hairy Dragonfly by Hennie Cuper.
BDS Recording Scheme database passes over two million records!
Over two million records are now contained within the BDS database on NBN atlas. This amazing achievement is primarily a result of the hard work of volunteer recorders, and County Dragonfly Recorders who oversee data collection in their areas. The BDS database is publically available on NBN atlas where it can be accessed by academics…
BDS bids farewell to Chris Iles and welcomes new CDRs
Chris Iles, after many, many years dedicated to the role of County Dragonfly Recorder for Somerset (Vice Counties 5 and 6), is stepping down. The BDS thanks him for all his hard work, which has made a significant contribution to the conservation of dragonflies in Somerset. Taking over his role are Chris Cardno and Jon…
Introduction to the National Dragonfly Recording Scheme
New to dragonfly recording? The entoLIVE blog for the DragonflyWatch: The National Dragonfly Recording Scheme entoLIVE webinar is now available via the link below. The blog includes a recording of the presentation as well as a transcription of the Q&A with Ellie Colver, BDS Conservation Officer, a list of literature references and any relevant useful…