Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.
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Hairy dragonfly
The UK's smallest hawker, the Hairy dragonfly is mostly black in colour, but has a distinctively hairy thorax. It can be found in grazing marshes and flooded gravel pits, and along canals…
Golden-ringed dragonfly
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.…
Wilder Events
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Thank you events
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Event Monitoring
Event Monitoring
Dazzling dragonflies and damselflies
No summer outing would be complete without hearing the tell-tale sound of a patrolling dragonfly as it hunts over a nearby pond.
Young Naturalists - Weaving dragonflies
Our Young Naturalists weave willow dragonflies for our new Wild Walk sculpture trail with artist Kim Creswell.
A vicious cycle – how recent pollution events expose more toxic issues under the surface
The speed and strength of response to the threat of untreated wastewater being ‘over-pumped’ into the River Test at Chilbolton by Southern Water has been powerful and shows just how passionately…
Ideas for raising money at your Wildlife Garden Get Together Event
Nothing beats a hot cuppa and a slice of cake, especially when it's for a good cause. Wildlife Garden Get Together events are not only a great way to showcase your green thumb, but also an…
New Forest Land Appeal thank you event booking
New Forest Land Appeal thank you event booking
Join the People's Walk for Wildlife
The Wildlife Trusts are supporting Chris Packham's People's Walk for Wildlife this weekend