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…drying out fragile bog pool habitats. This is having a profound effect on three species in particular; Azure Hawker, Northern Emerald and White-faced Darter. Permanent water is vital for the…
Heathland species including Brilliant Emerald and Black Darter. Walk along forest tracks and some limited pushing through bracken (sorry). Please wear hiking boots and bring packed lunch….
…of Four-spotted Chaser can be seen, alongside Common Hawker, Golden-ringed, Black Darter and Common Darter Dragonflies. A large number of Damselflies can also be seen with Emerald, Blue-tailed and Northern…
…such as the Broad-bodied Chaser, the Large Red Damselfly, the Southern Hawker, the Common Hawker and the Emerald Damselfly. Amphibians are also abundant, with both smooth and palmate newts present….
…of wildlife has already been recorded on the site, including 16 dragonfly species. Look for Migrant and Southern Hawker, Black-tailed Skimmer, Ruddy Darter, Banded Demoiselle and Emerald Damselfly among others….
In the spring and summer the reserve is a hive of insect activity. Many dragonflies and damselflies hunt and patrol the water’s edge, including Banded Demoiselle, Emerald and Small Red-eyed…
…of aquatic vegetation to allow the dragonflies to emerge. Species include common and black darter, four-spotted chaser and emperor dragonflies, as well as common blue, azure, emerald and blue-tailed damselflies….
…azure, blue tailed and emerald damselflies. Wildlife film-maker Steve Nicholls says he gets just as big a kick from seeing four spotted chasers here as anything in his global wanderings!…