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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🌿 Dragonflies on the Bog These photos, sent by our partners Glen Coe National Nature Reserve, show the difference habitat restoration can make: an unimproved bog pool drying out alongside a restored pool, full of water with records of Azure Hawker, Northern Emerald and White-faced Darter! 🐉

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🐉 Odonatography – the wonders of dragonfly flight Join Steve Cham at our Annual Meeting to explore how photography can reveal the incredible aerial agility of dragonflies as they hunt, fight and mate. 📅 14 Nov | 📍 Milton Keynes 🎟️ british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/bds-an...

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Steven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Willow Emerald #damselflies and Migrant Hawker #dragonflies on the bypass leat where it runs by the spillway. At Stanford reservoir... @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @stanfordbirder.bsky.social

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Tudorfp @tudorfp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Common Darter basking in the sun in Lambeth SE1 at lunchtime today. It has kept me company the whole time, occasionally flitting around the bench @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

A red bodied darter dragonfly, wings spread out, on a plain wooden garden table.

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Dave Smallshire @smallshire.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The dragonfly season is not over yet! Red-veined Darter emerging 22 Sept at E Devon Beaver pond. Will this generation migrate back south, as Painted Lady does? @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🐉💚 Help us support the volunteers behind Britain’s dragonfly records! 👉 Donate: buff.ly/zkbdQaR Our County Dragonfly Recorders help verify records and build a picture of how dragonfly populations are changing. Your support could help us support this vital volunteer network. 💚 📸 Dave Smallshire

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Dave Emley @demley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Had fun trying to capture this Southern Hawker in flight. It was extremely inquisitive and came within arm's length - which is no good when you have a 600mm lens!

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Lyn Edmonds @edmondslyn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Common Darter Dragonfly, Sympetrum striolatum, perched on a cluster of small bright Purple Verbena flowers #WildWebsWednesday #InsectThursday #Dragonfly @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

A Common Darter Dragonfly facing to the left and perched on top of a cluster of small bright purple flowers; it has a striped body, prominent dark eyes and delicate transparent wings, set against a softly blurred green and beige background.

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Dan Lombard @danlombard.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Lots of Willow Emerald laying eggs into the stems of Grey Willow tonight despite a completely dried out pond. The female cuts tiny slits into the stem and deposits her eggs inside. Just need some rain now for the gamble to pay off! #Dragonflies #Wildlife #Ecology @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Emma Cameron @ecameron.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Common Darter with shadow. Several still around and ovipositing in the pond. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @sussexwildlife.bsky.social #dragonflies #ponds

Orangey red common darter on grey stone with white lichen

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Paul Clark @p-clark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Coombe Hill Meadows Glos. today - 20+ Migrant Hawker (one pair being harassed by a Willow Emerald Damselfly), unfortunately one of the females was caught and eaten by a Moorhen! There were at least 15 Willow Emerald Damselfly including at least two teneral. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🐉 Great Fen – dragonflies on the up? New wetland habitats at the Great Fen are attracting dragonflies, with new species appearing too! Join Henry Stanier at our Annual Meeting to hear what monitoring reveals. 📅 14 Nov | 📍 Milton Keynes 🎟️ Book: british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/bds-an...

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Danny Chatfield @wildlifemandan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Ruddy Darter - Titchfield Haven @hantsbic.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social #hampshirenature flic.kr/p/2sypvac

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Chris Teague @christeague1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Pair of Common Darter in tandem flying past in front of the Tor View Hide at Ham Wall RSPB egg-laying yesterday. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Chris Teague @christeague1.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Male Migrant Hawker hovering in front of the Robbie Garnett Hide at Slimbridge WWT yesterday. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Mike Carr @mike-carr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Cause for the Emerald Dance today - Neham Ujumdar and I found a pair of Willow Emeralds at Gosforth NR and watched the female ovipositing on Willow stems, possibly the first naturalists to see this in Northumberland?! @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Peter Sketch @petersketch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A very elderly #dragonfly that I saw yesterday at East Wichel. Female Common Darters start out yellow and turn brown when they get old. Sometimes a really old one will start to turn red - this is about as red as I've ever seen one. #UKWildlife #invertebrates #insects

A dark brown dragonfly with a distinct red stripe along the length of her abdomen sits on the ground on a footpath.

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Mike Carr @mike-carr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Male Migrant Hawker at Gosforth NR last Sunday @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Joanie McNaughton @joaniemcnaughton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I visited @scotwildlife.bsky.social's Milkhall Pond wildlife reserve y'day. There in spirit Nev. Common Darters, Sympetrum striolatum, males sitting around then flying out to catch prey and returning to the same spot, pairs in cop and a pair ovipositing. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Alan Brown 71 @alanbrown71.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

1st Hampshire: moved on from Dorset to Rownhams on the north edge of Southampton. Target there was Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly having dipped in Norfolk 2 years before. Set of males @britishdragonflies.bsky.social #dragonflies

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Southern Hawkers do often try to lay eggs away from the edge of the pond, including into hard surfaces like plastic pond liners. Shoes aren't all that common as a target, though.

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Britton@Marske @brittonatmarske.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My first Willow Emerald Damselfly in Northern England in my Marske garden this afternoon. Found by Sue putting out washing! @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Mark Ferris @markgferris.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Got some new patch ticks yesterday! Not the feathered kind, either – 3 imm. female Red-veined Darters! Not bad at all for my inland-West Suffolk patch. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social #Odonata

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Our AGM is on 14 November in Milton Keynes. You don't need to be a member to come along (just don't vote during the 10 minutes when we do actual AGM business!). Interesting #dragonfly talks and nice people to talk to. british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/bds-an...

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BDS Annual Meeting 2026 - British Dragonfly Society

Join us for in-person Annual General Meeting for a day of inspiration, discovery and celebration of dragonflies and their wetland habitats.

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Small action. Big Impact. 🐉💚 Your donation could make a big difference for dragonflies! We have launched a fundraising campaign to raise £50,000 as dragonflies and wetlands need our help more than ever. 👉 Donate today - www.justgiving.com/campaign/hel...

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Dave Emley @demley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Have found a number of Willow Emeralds in Staffordshire but not, until today, have I found the egg-laying scars on a willow branch.

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Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society @norfolknats.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A big thank you to @jo-the-botanist.bsky.social & Richard Carter for stepping in and leading today's @norfolknats.bsky.social wildflower walk at Roydon Common. We had a productive walk through both wet and dry habitats, highlights included Oblong-leaved Sundew, Bog Asphodel and Cranberry.

A view out over the heathland at Roydon Common

Leaf rosette of Oblong-leaved Sundew on some bare mud.

An orangey seedhead of Bog Asphodel sticking up in front of some heather.

Shiny green leaves (plus a few red ones) of Cranberry on creeping stems running over the ground.

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🔎🐉 Training gives people the skills to identify, record and monitor dragonflies, helping us understand how populations are changing. 💚 Your donation could help us provide more training across the UK! 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/hel...

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🐉 Our BDS Youth Panel meets online every two months for training, dragonfly ID and to help shape our plans for the year. We'd love to do more, including bringing the panel together in person each year. 💚 Your support could help make that happen! 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/hel...

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🐉 The dragonfly season isn’t over yet! Keep your eyes peeled for species like the Common Darter and keep recording your sightings. 🔎 Your records help us understand how dragonflies are changing across the UK. 💚 Support our work today: www.justgiving.com/campaign/hel... 📸 Dave Smallshire

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🔍 Species Spotlight: Willow Emerald Damselfly First recorded breeding in Britain in 2009, this species has spread rapidly ever since. Look for its metallic green body and unusual habit of perching with its wings held outstretched! Flying now into autumn, so keep an eye out. 📸

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

💚 Lorna Slater MSP is continuing as our Northern Damselfly Nature Champion! In July, Lorna helped remove young Sitka spruce around a Northern Damselfly pond at Tombane, Perthshire. We also spotted several adults and larvae! 🐉 Thank you both for supporting our work! 🌿

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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A huge thank you to all our dedicated staff and volunteers who helped with the New Forest reptile rescue operation, safely relocating native species following the devastating fires. Read more about the rescue operation on our website or in our bio: www.arc-trust.org/News/new-for...

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New Forest Reptile Rescue Operation

Experienced and trained ARC staff and volunteers carried out a wildlife rescue at the New Forest after the recent devastating fires.

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Two guided trips to watch #dragonflies at the wonderful Wicken Fen on Tuesday 25 August.

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Great Fen @greatfen.org.uk · 19/08/2026

There’s an exciting multi-media showcase happening at Peterborough’s Railworld Wildlife Haven this Sunday, 23rd August! Science into Stories is a stunning display of artworks celebrating the Fens created by the local community, young and old. @wildlifebcn.org www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2026-...

Hands working on making nature-inspired prints

A care home resident meets a teenager to discuss fenland wildlife and folklore

A collection of printed artworks showing leaf, tree and invertebrate icons

Young artists work on easels in a nature reserve

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Businesses can be a force for nature. 🌿 Could your business help protect dragonflies and wetlands? From £375 a year, your support helps us deliver habitat restoration, species monitoring, training, and public engagement across the UK. 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/membership-s...

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🚤🐉 Explore Wicken Fen from the water! Join a dragonfly expert for a 50-minute boat trip along Wicken Lode, searching for dragonflies while learning how to identify the species that call this wetland home. 📅 11am & 12.30pm 🎟️ Limited spaces – book: 01353 720274 📸 Norfolk Hawker - Nigel Puttergill

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🔍 Species Spotlight: Migrant Hawker Now a well-established breeding species, they are particularly noticeable from August onwards. Look for their blue paired spots and distinctive yellow “golf-tee” mark near the top of the abdomen. 📸 Seen one? Don't forget to add to iRecord!

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mayfieldbirder.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Sympetrum striolatum the Common Darter, though for me not so common as I have mainly, probably only, seen Ruddy Darter this year. This one was at #OldLodgeNR this week. It is noted as “by far the most common dragonfly ofSussex”. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Chris Teague @christeague1.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Small Red-eyed Damselfly in Kingsgate Park, Yate last Sunday. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Steven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Brown Hawker briefly at rest. Stanford Reservoir Leics/Northants border. @stanfordbirder.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A quick reminder that it's easy to submit records of your #dragonfly & #damselfly sightings online. We recommend irecord which has a special form for easy entry of multiple odonata sightings at the same spot. Your local dragonfly recorder will see it & if you include a photo they can help with ID.

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Home | iRecord

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Emyr Wyn Jones @emyr-wyn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I rather like this photo taken yesterday in my #Doncaster garden - Dragonfly (Common Darter) with Cobweb . . . #Dragonfly #Insects #nature #wildlife #photography #Cobwebs #EastCoastKin #nature #NaturePhotography #Ephemeral @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @naturebeauty.bsky.social

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Pintail Pictures @pintailpictures.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Willow Emerald Damselfy (one of two seen) in the garden at lunchtime today. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social #damselfly #GardenWildlife #nature #insect

A Willow Emerald damselfly resting on a seedhead of sedge grass in a garden. The insect is side onto the camera with a blurred background of greens and yellows from the grass and bushes behind.

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Steven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

50 Acre Piece,Berkshire. Recovering Heathland and crystal clear pools. Perhaps the Odonta will inherit the earth. Bonus Grayling. @upperthames.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Jon Heath @jonheath.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

An enjoyable visit to Quy Fen yesterday to check out the newly discovered breeding population of Southern Emerald Damselflies (superbly found by Andrew Maddocks), as well as entertaining views of a noisy juvenile Cuckoo being fed by Reed Warblers @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

Juvenile Cuckoo being fed by Reed Warbler foster parent

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mayfieldbirder.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It is usually the male Southern Hawker that I see, pausing from his restless patrolling of a woodland path to hover in front of me curiously, impossible to ‘snap’, but the beautifully marked female is easier - this one ovipositing in a heat-dried pool at #OldLodgeNR @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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