More evidence of toxic pet flea treatment chemicals at ‘damaging’ levels in rivers
A new study finds evidence that toxic pet flea treatment chemicals are widespread in Welsh rivers and harming wildlife. The chemicals were detected in over three-quarters of the samples that…
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…
Importance of Bog Pool Dragonflies Highlighted to Scottish Ministers
Scotland hosts some of the rarest dragonfly species in Britain. Now, an assemblage of Bog Pool specialists has been added to the Scottish Biodiversity List. This includes Azure Hawker (Aeshna…
Meet our new Secretary
Maria Giulia Checchi has joined the BDS team of Trustees as the new Secretary. Here she introduces herself . . . I have been fascinated by wildlife ever since I…
Pat Batty awarded Honorary Membership
Scottish Dragonfly Recorder Pat Batty has been awarded Honorary BDS Membership in recognition of her outstanding legacy of volunteer work. For many years Pat has worked tirelessly to promote the recording…