British Dragonfly Society
@britishdragonflies.bsky.social
The BDS shop now has homeware, which make great gifts for family and friends 🍵 Find them on our Teemill shop british-dragonfly-society.teemill.com/collection/h...
November 28, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The BDS shop now has homeware, which make great gifts for family and friends 🍵 Find them on our Teemill shop british-dragonfly-society.teemill.com/collection/h...
We are looking for experienced Dragonfly recorders to oversee recording efforts in the Isle of Wight and South-East Yorkshire. Find out more: british-dragonflies.org.uk/vacancies-co...
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We are looking for experienced Dragonfly recorders to oversee recording efforts in the Isle of Wight and South-East Yorkshire. Find out more: british-dragonflies.org.uk/vacancies-co...
Watch our Annual Meeting talks back on YouTube!
Here, Kat Mayer (Education and Engagement Officer) illustrates the amazing work being carried out as part of the community-led rewilding project at Tarras Valley Nature Reserve 🌳 @tarrasvalleynr.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FW5...
Here, Kat Mayer (Education and Engagement Officer) illustrates the amazing work being carried out as part of the community-led rewilding project at Tarras Valley Nature Reserve 🌳 @tarrasvalleynr.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FW5...
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Watch our Annual Meeting talks back on YouTube!
Here, Kat Mayer (Education and Engagement Officer) illustrates the amazing work being carried out as part of the community-led rewilding project at Tarras Valley Nature Reserve 🌳 @tarrasvalleynr.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FW5...
Here, Kat Mayer (Education and Engagement Officer) illustrates the amazing work being carried out as part of the community-led rewilding project at Tarras Valley Nature Reserve 🌳 @tarrasvalleynr.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FW5...
Scottish Dragonfly Recorder Pat Batty has been awarded BDS Life Membership in recognition of her outstanding legacy of volunteering.
Pat has worked tirelessly to promote the recording of dragonflies in Scotland and the conservation of the country's most endangered species. 💚
Pat has worked tirelessly to promote the recording of dragonflies in Scotland and the conservation of the country's most endangered species. 💚
November 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Scottish Dragonfly Recorder Pat Batty has been awarded BDS Life Membership in recognition of her outstanding legacy of volunteering.
Pat has worked tirelessly to promote the recording of dragonflies in Scotland and the conservation of the country's most endangered species. 💚
Pat has worked tirelessly to promote the recording of dragonflies in Scotland and the conservation of the country's most endangered species. 💚
Collect all four BDS pins! They also make great stocking fillers and gifts for friends 🎄https://british-dragonflies.org.uk/product-category/pin-badges/
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Collect all four BDS pins! They also make great stocking fillers and gifts for friends 🎄https://british-dragonflies.org.uk/product-category/pin-badges/
Watch back talks from the BDS 2025 Annual Meeting.
In this presentation, Edwin Peeters, PhD (Wageningen University) talks about his research using volunteer recorders to explore the relationship of dragonflies and damselflies with the aquatic environment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po7Z...
In this presentation, Edwin Peeters, PhD (Wageningen University) talks about his research using volunteer recorders to explore the relationship of dragonflies and damselflies with the aquatic environment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po7Z...
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Watch back talks from the BDS 2025 Annual Meeting.
In this presentation, Edwin Peeters, PhD (Wageningen University) talks about his research using volunteer recorders to explore the relationship of dragonflies and damselflies with the aquatic environment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po7Z...
In this presentation, Edwin Peeters, PhD (Wageningen University) talks about his research using volunteer recorders to explore the relationship of dragonflies and damselflies with the aquatic environment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po7Z...
Watch the latest update on our Dragonflies on the Bog project- restoring habitat for some of Scotland's rarest species.
youtu.be/AFNxGL3sQWg
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November 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Watch the latest update on our Dragonflies on the Bog project- restoring habitat for some of Scotland's rarest species.
youtu.be/AFNxGL3sQWg
youtu.be/AFNxGL3sQWg
Add iconic BDS pieces to your wardrobe; new styles are now available in our Teemill shop british-dragonfly-society.teemill.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Add iconic BDS pieces to your wardrobe; new styles are now available in our Teemill shop british-dragonfly-society.teemill.com
The Langholm Initiative joins us to talk about Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, one of Scotland's largest community land buyouts to create a large-scale nature reserve 💚 #Langholm Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Langholm Initiative joins us to talk about Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, one of Scotland's largest community land buyouts to create a large-scale nature reserve 💚 #Langholm Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...
Get your Christmas shopping done early 🎁 The 2026 BDS Calendar is available to buy for £10 on the online shop 📸 It features the stunning winner and finalists of the 2025 photography competition 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/bds-...
November 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Get your Christmas shopping done early 🎁 The 2026 BDS Calendar is available to buy for £10 on the online shop 📸 It features the stunning winner and finalists of the 2025 photography competition 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/bds-...
Happy Halloween from the BDS team! 🎃
#halloween
#halloween
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy Halloween from the BDS team! 🎃
#halloween
#halloween
We've had some action-packed few days at Hilton & Guisachan and Dundreggan Estates, following up on habitat restoration work and planning further work for this winter. We can't wait to see how this experimental project benefits rare peatland dragonfly species.#dragonfliesonthebog
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
We've had some action-packed few days at Hilton & Guisachan and Dundreggan Estates, following up on habitat restoration work and planning further work for this winter. We can't wait to see how this experimental project benefits rare peatland dragonfly species.#dragonfliesonthebog
Congratulations to Mark Tyrrell, winner of the Variable Damselfly Photography Competition! 🥇 Mark’s photo shows a female egg laying into a rotting plant stem; the species uses a range of living and decomposing plant species.
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations to Mark Tyrrell, winner of the Variable Damselfly Photography Competition! 🥇 Mark’s photo shows a female egg laying into a rotting plant stem; the species uses a range of living and decomposing plant species.
The South West Peatland Partnership join us to talk about restoring peatlands across Cornwall, Dartmoor and Exmoor 🌱 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...
October 16, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The South West Peatland Partnership join us to talk about restoring peatlands across Cornwall, Dartmoor and Exmoor 🌱 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...
Learn about the petition to ban the use of plastic fruit and vegetable stickers, which are contributing to the growing problem of microplastic pollution, which contaminates our soil and waterways, posing risks to wildlife and our health ☠️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
October 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Learn about the petition to ban the use of plastic fruit and vegetable stickers, which are contributing to the growing problem of microplastic pollution, which contaminates our soil and waterways, posing risks to wildlife and our health ☠️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Did you miss Dragonfly Hotspot RSPB Campfield Marsh on Countryfile? Watch the episode for yourself, and learn about the stunning Solway Coast, on BBC iPlayer 📺 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
@rspb.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Did you miss Dragonfly Hotspot RSPB Campfield Marsh on Countryfile? Watch the episode for yourself, and learn about the stunning Solway Coast, on BBC iPlayer 📺 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
@rspb.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
Congratulations Daryl Hopcroft, winner of the 2025 BDS photo competition! 🥇 His entry of a female Common Blue Damselfly was selected by the new BDS Ambassador Paul Fraser. View all 12 finalists here👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/photo-compet...
October 10, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations Daryl Hopcroft, winner of the 2025 BDS photo competition! 🥇 His entry of a female Common Blue Damselfly was selected by the new BDS Ambassador Paul Fraser. View all 12 finalists here👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/photo-compet...
Please join us for a free day of fascinating talks from guest speakers including the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, South West Peatland Partnership, and Buglife. Register today: british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...
October 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Please join us for a free day of fascinating talks from guest speakers including the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, South West Peatland Partnership, and Buglife. Register today: british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...
🌿 New Online Course: Create a Wildlife Pond! 🐸🐝
We’re excited to launch our first on-demand training course — perfect for anyone who wants to create a dragonfly-friendly pond whether that's at home, in community spaces or nature reserves!
🔗 british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/crea...
We’re excited to launch our first on-demand training course — perfect for anyone who wants to create a dragonfly-friendly pond whether that's at home, in community spaces or nature reserves!
🔗 british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/crea...
September 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🌿 New Online Course: Create a Wildlife Pond! 🐸🐝
We’re excited to launch our first on-demand training course — perfect for anyone who wants to create a dragonfly-friendly pond whether that's at home, in community spaces or nature reserves!
🔗 british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/crea...
We’re excited to launch our first on-demand training course — perfect for anyone who wants to create a dragonfly-friendly pond whether that's at home, in community spaces or nature reserves!
🔗 british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/crea...
It’s the final day at @globalbirdfair.bsky.social 🌍🐦 Don’t miss your chance to visit our stand and explore the fascinating world of dragonflies up close!
⏰ Sunday, July 13th: 9am - 5pm
📍 Lyndon Top, Rutland
#GlobalBirdfair #Dragonflies #TeamDragonfly
⏰ Sunday, July 13th: 9am - 5pm
📍 Lyndon Top, Rutland
#GlobalBirdfair #Dragonflies #TeamDragonfly
July 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
It’s the final day at @globalbirdfair.bsky.social 🌍🐦 Don’t miss your chance to visit our stand and explore the fascinating world of dragonflies up close!
⏰ Sunday, July 13th: 9am - 5pm
📍 Lyndon Top, Rutland
#GlobalBirdfair #Dragonflies #TeamDragonfly
⏰ Sunday, July 13th: 9am - 5pm
📍 Lyndon Top, Rutland
#GlobalBirdfair #Dragonflies #TeamDragonfly
Two remaining courses are available for the volunteer training on 23rd-27th July and 15th-17th August.
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#NatureRestorationFund @naturescot @scotgovnetzero
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#NatureRestorationFund @naturescot @scotgovnetzero
July 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Two remaining courses are available for the volunteer training on 23rd-27th July and 15th-17th August.
🔗 british-dragonflies.org.uk/news-events/...
#NatureRestorationFund @naturescot @scotgovnetzero
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#NatureRestorationFund @naturescot @scotgovnetzero
Another fantastic Dragonflies on the Bog volunteer training event took place this weekend at Corrour! ✨
All three of our rare species, were found amongst other peatland specialists and a whopping total of 168 larvae were found across the recently restored pools we surveyed.
All three of our rare species, were found amongst other peatland specialists and a whopping total of 168 larvae were found across the recently restored pools we surveyed.
July 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Another fantastic Dragonflies on the Bog volunteer training event took place this weekend at Corrour! ✨
All three of our rare species, were found amongst other peatland specialists and a whopping total of 168 larvae were found across the recently restored pools we surveyed.
All three of our rare species, were found amongst other peatland specialists and a whopping total of 168 larvae were found across the recently restored pools we surveyed.
💦 #PondWatch 2025 is here! 🎉
We're asking you to spend 30 minutes by a pond between 1st-31st July. Watch, listen, feel... and keep an eye out for dragonflies and damselflies!
Anyone can take part. Slow down, look closely, and give PondWatching a go.
🔗 british-dragonflies.org.uk/get-involved...
We're asking you to spend 30 minutes by a pond between 1st-31st July. Watch, listen, feel... and keep an eye out for dragonflies and damselflies!
Anyone can take part. Slow down, look closely, and give PondWatching a go.
🔗 british-dragonflies.org.uk/get-involved...
July 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
💦 #PondWatch 2025 is here! 🎉
We're asking you to spend 30 minutes by a pond between 1st-31st July. Watch, listen, feel... and keep an eye out for dragonflies and damselflies!
Anyone can take part. Slow down, look closely, and give PondWatching a go.
🔗 british-dragonflies.org.uk/get-involved...
We're asking you to spend 30 minutes by a pond between 1st-31st July. Watch, listen, feel... and keep an eye out for dragonflies and damselflies!
Anyone can take part. Slow down, look closely, and give PondWatching a go.
🔗 british-dragonflies.org.uk/get-involved...
England’s 12th Dragonfly Hotspot has been designated at @RSPB Campfield Marsh by the @britishdragonflysociety 🎉
This stunning wetland on the Solway coast is now officially recognised by us for its incredible bog habitats and rare species, including the White-faced Darter, one of England’s rarest.
This stunning wetland on the Solway coast is now officially recognised by us for its incredible bog habitats and rare species, including the White-faced Darter, one of England’s rarest.
June 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
England’s 12th Dragonfly Hotspot has been designated at @RSPB Campfield Marsh by the @britishdragonflysociety 🎉
This stunning wetland on the Solway coast is now officially recognised by us for its incredible bog habitats and rare species, including the White-faced Darter, one of England’s rarest.
This stunning wetland on the Solway coast is now officially recognised by us for its incredible bog habitats and rare species, including the White-faced Darter, one of England’s rarest.
🚨 New Species Alert for North Wales! 🐉
Last week marked the first confirmed record of Lesser Emperor in North Wales! A male was spotted at Brickfields Pond, Rhyl.
🔍 Keep an eye out, the species might be seen patrolling still water bodies between June and September.
Last week marked the first confirmed record of Lesser Emperor in North Wales! A male was spotted at Brickfields Pond, Rhyl.
🔍 Keep an eye out, the species might be seen patrolling still water bodies between June and September.
June 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🚨 New Species Alert for North Wales! 🐉
Last week marked the first confirmed record of Lesser Emperor in North Wales! A male was spotted at Brickfields Pond, Rhyl.
🔍 Keep an eye out, the species might be seen patrolling still water bodies between June and September.
Last week marked the first confirmed record of Lesser Emperor in North Wales! A male was spotted at Brickfields Pond, Rhyl.
🔍 Keep an eye out, the species might be seen patrolling still water bodies between June and September.