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Dragons of Shropshire
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Dragons of Shropshire, elusive and mysterious creatures who sometimes steal picnics.
Sculptures are needlefelt miniatures.
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Frosty mornings make for the best colours. How striking are the orange birch leaves against the blue sky?

Absolutely beautiful.
No filters needed.
Not that we ever remember to use them anyway 😂

#dragonsofshropshire #silverbirch #naturephotography #shropshire
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Mathilde says cold weather requires biscuits. I mean, when does Mathilde *not* require biscuits?!

Luckily we know a clever baker who made us some totally fabulous funky fungi biscuits.
How cute are these?!! ❤️ 🍄 ❤️

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #mushroomcore #biscuits
November 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

How glorious is this tree? Its shape, the colour of its leaves as the sunshine hits them. The picturesque kissing gate beside it. Its just perfect, don't you think? *sigh* 😁 🍂

P.s. 2026 Membership is now live on MightieMakers 🥳

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #trees
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😊

Have you had a nice week? 😁

Important notices:
We only have *Three* 2026 calendars left so if you'd like one, please do let us know.

The 2026 Dragon Membership is now live in our Mightie Makers sh_op. 😁

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshiredragons #2026calendar #calendar
November 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Our friendly baker has invented a new bake for Mathilde!
The Shropshire Bun.
Its like a chelsea bun, but with a caramelly apple-y filling.

Mathilde is a very happy dragon this evening! 😁

The Shropshire Bun is now a thing! 🥳

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #shropshirebun
November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Mathilde had a meeting with Bookwyrms; they decided it was a mondayish monday & therefore cake was needed.

Good thing we have a friend who loves to bake!

Thankyou Cake Baker for the lovely brownies. 😚🥳

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #steampunkdragon #dragonart
October 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

The weather has now officially caused the return of The Hat. 😁 Hi from me, the human behind the Dragons.

P.s; If you're shopping for a special occasion our Dragons of Shropshire Mightie Makers sh_0_p is up and running.

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #needlefeltartist
October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

How's this for a fabulous video of the gorgeous Wyresytch Fyre?! 😍

Mathilde thought it was hilarious that we almost walked right past, he was so well camouflaged. (We didn't half feel silly 😂)

#dragonsofshropshire #naturewalk
#dragons
October 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Hello dragonspotters.
We had a meeting at Bury Ditches.

But because these dragons have no concept of time, they didn't show up.

Mathilde went off to find them & left us in the mist for over an hour. It was chilly up there. Spooky too. Did not like.

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #hillwalks
October 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Our phone gallery gave us this collage of waterfalls with Mathilde in the middle this morning; we thought you'd get a giggle out of it.

And maybe an ear worm.
Or maybe thats just us showing our age? 😂

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #steampunkdragon #chasingwaterfalls
October 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

This is Mathildes nephew. He's gone to learn all the human lore he can as part of his Archivist training wih a local lady.

He will discover the world of Dr Who, learn about Richard III history & much more besides. 😁

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #steampunk
October 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

We had a wonderful walk on Sunday.

Mathilde said she was quite tired & required many biscuits. We thought that quite funny as we carried her the *whole* way. 😂

#dragonsofshropshire #dragonwalks #dragonspotting #shropshire
October 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️
Do you like this months calender picture?
A little Blossom Baby looking all adorable in the hedgerow. ❤️

We're putting the (slightly late) order for 2026 calenders in on Monday if anyone wants one.

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragonart #needlefeltdrago #babydragon
October 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Hello Dragonspotters ☺️

We found our first Fly Agaric of the season & a tiny Blossom Baby.
Its very late in the year to find a baby this small.
Mathilde intervened and brought her back to HQ. Poor little thing.

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragonart #fibreart
September 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Just a quick post, Mathilde went foraging today and somehow managed to find pretty cake, funny little dragon 😄

We asked her if it was a cake tree, shrub or vine but she just rolled her eyes at us. 😆

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #needlefeltdragon
September 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Did we ever show you the needlefelt sculpture of the Long mountain Oak Dragon?

We can't remember, so we thought we'd do so today. Isn't he a beauty?! 🥰

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragonart #dragons #needlefeltdragons #mightiemakers #talentbeyondchallenges
September 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Fungi friday! When you go out #dragonspotting but get sidetracked by all the pretty little fungi.🫣

Has anyone spotted any Inkcap Dragons yet?

#dragonsofshropshire #fungi #fungiphotography #shropshire
#toadstools #talentbeyondchallenges #woodlandwalks #hillwalks
September 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😊

The Bookwyrms have their A capella group meeting tonight & last week they were practising System of a Down songs. Wonder what it'll be this week?

Photo is one of the only ones we have of them all in one place.

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #bookwyrms
September 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Hello DragonSpotters ☺️

Our Resident Artist celebrated the annual leveling up & gaining of more experience points this week. 😁

Lots of cake has been consumed, Mathilde is exceptionaly happy & suggests we have birthdays more often. 😁

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #birthdaycake
September 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Hello DragonSpotters. 😊

We ordered enough of the 2026 Calendars for the Winter Membership Packs and wondered if anyone else would like one?

If you did, they would be £10.99 plus p&p.

Please do let us know as soon as possible.

Thanks oodles!

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #2026Calendar
September 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😁

On our morning walk yesterday we noticed the playing field was carpeted with these tiny ethereal looking mushrooms.
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We're so excited! Seeing these means its nearly Inkcap Dragon season!! We love spotting Inkcap Dragons.
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#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire
September 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Hello DragonSpotters. 😊

Happy September!

On this months calendar page is the Shropshire Minor, they are fiercly territorial & call The Bog near The Stiperstones their ground; woe betide any dragon who dares trespass. 😁

#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #dragonart #needlefeltart
September 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😊

Tea & cake on a friday afternoon after a busy morning full of meetings? Yes please!

Mathilde chose the cake; a passionfruit sponge with edible, gold sparkles.

We hope you had a good week?
#dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #teaandcake #cupoftea #mighties #MightieMakers
August 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😊
We've been out topping up birdbaths, bowls and troughs today as the local wildlife is not loving this extended dry period at all. 🥵

Mathilde say please do consider putting shallow bowls of water out in accessible spots.

#dragonsofshropshire #summer #dragons #shropshire
August 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Hello DragonSpotters 😁

Amusing picture sent in of an ultra rare Carrot Dragon 🤣

Do you see faces in things to or is it just us, the BookWyrms and a few of our dragony associates?

#dragonsofshropshire ##shropshiredragons #sdopg #carrotdragon #facesinthings #pareidolia #shropshire #carrots
August 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM