Introduction to Dragonflies with Henry Stanier
A beginner's guide to learn more about the ecology, biology and how to identify dragonflies
A beginner's guide to learn more about the ecology, biology and how to identify dragonflies
Join us for one of our popular monthly Wildlife Wanders at Summer Leys. Led by our knowledgeable volunteers, these wanders are the perfect way to learn more about our wildlife and meet like minded…
The Azure damselfly is a pale blue, small damselfly that is commonly found around most waterbodies from May to September. Try digging a wildlife pond in your garden to attract damselflies and…
The blue-tailed damselfly does, indeed, have a blue tail. It is one of our most common species and frequents gardens - try digging a wildlife pond to attract dragonflies and damselflies.
Living up to its name the Common blue damselfly is both very common and very blue. It regularly visits gardens - try digging a wildlife-friendly pond to attract damselflies and dragonflies.
The metallic-green Emerald damselfly can be seen from June to September around ponds, lakes, ditches and canals. Unlike other damselflies, it holds its wings half-open when perched.
Trust promoter Harry Hog has been out and about at Waresley Woods and Trumpington Meadows, making the most of the last flush of summer insects...
Drone technology gives you the chance to see our nature reserves from a whole new angle
A voracious predator that will even eat other dragonflies, the golden-ringed dragonfly is the UK's longest species. It can be found around acidic streams in moorland and heathland habitats.…
A WILDside project update from the Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre
Use of a drone has enabled us to capture dramatic videos of our reserves
The variable damselfly looks a lot like the azure damselfly, but is much less common throughout most of the UK.