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.
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.
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…
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.…
Garden ponds prove fruitful for London Wildlife Trust’s citizen science survey of dragonflies and damselflies
Whether you're an experienced moth enthusiast or simply curious about these incredible insects, spotting and trapping moths is an exciting activity that anyone can enjoy!
Stargazing evening 'Full Moon' talk by astronomy enthusiast Michael Lomotey. Followed by a tour through the Wetlands to view the night sky
Stargazing evening 'Asteroids and Meteorites' by astronomy enthusiast Michael.Followed by a tour through the Wetlands to view the night sky.
Join one of our Trainees, Jennifer, for a walk through the Great North Wood to discover some hidden surprises and treats!
The end of August is fast approaching, which spells the end of sun, heatwaves and practical conservation days spent clinging to the migrating shadow of the only tree in the meadow whilst trying to…
This dazzling dragonfly, also known as the blue-eyed hawker, is a recent arrival to Britain.
This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.