Dragonflies on the Bog Volunteer Rare Species Survey and ID Skills Training, Corrour
Dragonflies on the Bog Volunteer Rare Species Survey and ID Skills
4th to 6th July – Corrour Estate and Roy Bridge
Focus species – Azure Hawker, White-faced Darter and Northern Emerald
Join the BDS for a guided walk around this Dragonfly Hotspot, where at least 22 dragonfly species have been recorded.
Walks will be held at 11:30 and 14:00.
Walks are free but there is an admission cost.
Registration is not required.
Image: Wicken Fen by Hugh Venables.
Join the BDS for a guided walk around this Dragonfly Hotspot, where at least 22 dragonfly species have been recorded.
Walks will be held at 11:30 and 14:00.
Walks are free but there is an admission cost.
Registration is not required.
Image: Wicken Fen by Hugh Venables.
Join the BDS for a guided walk around this Dragonfly Hotspot, where at least 22 dragonfly species have been recorded.
Walks will be held at 11:30 and 14:00.
Walks are free but there is an admission cost.
Registration is not required.
Image: Wicken Fen by Hugh Venables.
Hotspot Project
Dragonfly Hotspots are special places, carefully chosen because they support a good variety of dragonfly and damselfly species, are easy to access, and can provide opportunities for local communities to learn about dragonflies and get involved with dragonfly conservation and events.
Campfield Marsh is an excellent regional site for Odonata and has good numbers of nationally declining species. The large pond and avenue near the visitor centre have proved to be good for Emperor Dragonfly and Migrant Hawkers, recent arrivals in North Cumbria. The peatbog habitat is naturally the place to encounter the Common Hawker, Black Darter and Emerald Damselfly. Earlier this year, the site began the reintroduction of the White-faced Darter – find out more about this exciting conservation project here.
What’s On
Explore the reserve with experts to learn about dragonfly identification, their fascinating life cycle and where to find them. The day will be jam-packed with exciting activities.
11:00-12:30/13:00
Guided dragonfly walk (2.5 miles). Booking required (email: events@british-dragonlies.org.uk)
All day
- Pond dipping (drop-in)
- Dragonfly craft activities for families
- Spotter sheets of the species to see on site
- Knowledgeable guides on hand for any questions
The Hotspot launch coincides with a reserve open day, with refreshments available and the opportunity to learn more about the other wildlife and conservation activities at Campfield Marsh.
A new interpretation board will be installed on site providing an insight into the dragonflies and damselflies that call Campfield Marsh their home.
Site Information
Please see the RSPB Campfield Marsh page for information on site accessibility, facilities, and other wildlife you can see on site.
Image by Rosser
The dragonfly walk listed in Dragonfly News has been cancelled due to the site’s health and safety policy changes. We apologise for this change to our events programme.
Image by Paul Ritchie.
Morning walk (approx. 3 hours) to look for a broad range of dragonfly species, including Norfolk Hawker and Variable Damselfly.
Leader / contact: Dr Pam Taylor – Norfolk Dragonfly Recorder
Email: pam.taylor@british-dragonflies.org.uk to book or phone 01493 509596
Meet: 10.00am at Upton Fen car park, TG379136. Postcode NR13 6EQ (Low Road).
From Acle, Norwich or Wroxham head towards South Walsham, then follow signs for Pilson Green. Local public transport services are limited. The nearest train station is Acle (3.5 miles).
Image: Norfolk Hawker by Pam Taylor
Guided Dragonfly walk at Emberton Country Park, Bucks.
Meet at 10.30am for an 11am start, for a dragonfly walk that will run until 1-2pm.
An opportunity to see the Scarce Blue-tailed Damselflies, Small Red Damselflies and 16 other species that have made the Red River Valley Local Nature Reserve at Great Wheal Seton, Rosewarne Mill and Bell Lake Marsh their home.
An opportunity to see the newly discovered Southern Emerald Damselflies in Cornwall and to help explore & establish their range across the dune complex in this restricted access area. Moving on to other sites afterwards. Numbers limited to 20, booking essential.
Image: Female Lestes barbarus by Antonio A Goncalves