Conservation Work Completed for Endangered Damselfly
Important work has been carried out to restore and create new habitat for the endangered Southern Damselfly in the Preseli SAC. This work has been carried out by the BDS in partnership with Pembrokeshire Biodiversity Partnership, Natural Resources Wales and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.
BDS Conservation News
Claire Install, who has been Conservation Officer for the British Dragonfly Society for the past 6 years, left us on 20 May 2015, having been appointed as Senior Conservation Officer with Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.
Getting into hot water: Preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species
Hot water could be the answer to stopping aquatic invasive species from “hitchhiking” around Britain on anglers’ and canoeists’ kit, according to a new study.
Book Review: Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland
Thinking of buying for the new edition of 'Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland'? Our Conservation Officer's review may help you decide.
Brighten up your Christmas tree with dragonfly decorations!
Is there something missing from your Christmas tree? Click on the link for step by step instructions on how to make your own dragonfly Christmas tree decoration.
Hertfordshire’s First Willow Emerald, 2014
After yesterday's news of a new Willow Emerald site in Surrey, today, there is news of the species turning up in a county where is has not been recorded before! Willow Emeralds have been spotted for the first time in Hertfordshire by Darren Bast. Read Darren’s account of his discovery here.
The Willow Emerald Damselfly is Spreading in England!
The Willow Emerald Damselfly is a recent colonist to South East England, a new site has been discovered away from known areas and we now think there may be more undiscovered sites for this species. Look carefully at the bark of branches of waterside trees for the characteristic pattern of galls indicating that Willow Emerald oviposition has taken place.
Here’s to Helping Dragonflies!
The British Dragonfly Society (BDS) have teamed up with craft beer design specialists ‘From the Notebook Limited’ (FTN) to launch their first Dragonfly beer, Golden-ringed Dragonfly Golden Ale, with royalties from sales helping the work of BDS.
Rare Dragonfly Spreading In the UK
The rare Norfolk Hawker has been expanding its range. Recent sightings mean that this species is now present in four 10km squares in Kent.