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  • Onychogomphus forcipatus unguiculatus

    Spending your holidays in the Algarve? Don’t forget the dragonfly fauna!
    9th May 2013

    Nuno Loureiro, a biologist from the University of Algarve, Portugal has recently launched a website entirely dedicated to the dragonfly fauna of the region (www.odonata-algarve.info). If you are planning a holiday in the Algarve, you can now share your dragonfly sightings from the region and add to the records stored in their database, making them available to everyone.

  • Northern Damselfly

    SNH approve new grant
    29th April 2013

    Scottish Natural Heritage has just approved a new two-year grant for the BDS. It will enable us to expand our conservation work in Scotland, as well as raise public awareness of dragonflies within the country. This adds to the grant already obtained from Natural Resources Wales and our partnership agreement with the Environment Agency.

  • Large Red Damselfly - David Kitching

    First Damselfly of 2013 Seen!
    18th April 2013

    A Large Red Damselfy was seen on Sunday 14th April in Norfolk.  This is the first sighting of an adult dragonfly or damselfly in 2013.  Keep an eye out for emerging dragonflies if you are near a waterbody! Species that emerge early in the year include the Large Red Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Broad-bodied Chaser, Four-spotted Chaser and Hairy Dragonfly. Don't forget to enter your record on our recording page too.

    www.british-dragonflies.org.uk/content/submit-records

  • Ingrid Twissell

    BDS Recorders Conference report
    26th March 2013

    It was extremely pleasing that the recent British Dragonfly Society’s Recorders’ Conference opened with a special award. A signed Ruddy Darter print by artist Richard Lewington was presented to Ingrid Twissell by BDS President Pam Taylor to mark the one millionth dragonfly record to be sent to the BDS.

  • Emerald Damselflies Les Gibbon

    British Wildlife Photography Awards - Call for Entries
    5th March 2013

    Your chance to win a prestigious photography award and cash prize of £5,000. Winners and commended entrants will have their work showcased in a touring exhibition and stunning book. The overall prize fund is worth £20,000.