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A selection of the stunning images included in the BDS 2026 calendar 😍 Treat yourself, friends and family 🎁 All proceeds support the BDS 💚 british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/bds-...
December 5, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A selection of the stunning images included in the BDS 2026 calendar 😍 Treat yourself, friends and family 🎁 All proceeds support the BDS 💚 british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/bds-...
Watch back talks from the BDS 2025 Annual Meeting.
Here, Laura Weldon, PhD (Founder, The eDNA Consultancy) discusses the applications of eDNA as a wildlife monitoring tool.🧬 @laurabees01.bsky.social
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Here, Laura Weldon, PhD (Founder, The eDNA Consultancy) discusses the applications of eDNA as a wildlife monitoring tool.🧬 @laurabees01.bsky.social
youtu.be/9HfzS6fOW8M?...
December 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Watch back talks from the BDS 2025 Annual Meeting.
Here, Laura Weldon, PhD (Founder, The eDNA Consultancy) discusses the applications of eDNA as a wildlife monitoring tool.🧬 @laurabees01.bsky.social
youtu.be/9HfzS6fOW8M?...
Here, Laura Weldon, PhD (Founder, The eDNA Consultancy) discusses the applications of eDNA as a wildlife monitoring tool.🧬 @laurabees01.bsky.social
youtu.be/9HfzS6fOW8M?...
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In the Environmental Improvement Plan, Gov. has sidestepped its obligations and flunked defining a firm plan to deliver legislation to end peat sales.
Our full response:
peatfreepartnership.org.uk/peat-free-pa...
@marycreagh.bsky.social #climate #nature #peatfree #environment
Our full response:
peatfreepartnership.org.uk/peat-free-pa...
@marycreagh.bsky.social #climate #nature #peatfree #environment
Peat-free Partnership response to the Environmental Improvement Plan - Peat Free Partnership
Today the UK Government published their revised Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). The Government has sidestepped its obligations and flunked defining a firm plan to deliver legislation to end peat...
peatfreepartnership.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In the Environmental Improvement Plan, Gov. has sidestepped its obligations and flunked defining a firm plan to deliver legislation to end peat sales.
Our full response:
peatfreepartnership.org.uk/peat-free-pa...
@marycreagh.bsky.social #climate #nature #peatfree #environment
Our full response:
peatfreepartnership.org.uk/peat-free-pa...
@marycreagh.bsky.social #climate #nature #peatfree #environment
Give the gift of British Dragonfly Society membership this Christmas—perfect for nature lovers who want to support dragonfly conservation all year round.
british-dragonflies.org.uk/membership/m...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Give the gift of British Dragonfly Society membership this Christmas—perfect for nature lovers who want to support dragonfly conservation all year round.
british-dragonflies.org.uk/membership/m...
british-dragonflies.org.uk/membership/m...
Peatlands are among our biggest allies in the fight against climate change. However, the horticulture industry still goes through 760,000 cubic metres of peat per year.
Let’s get peat out of gardens once and for all!
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Let’s get peat out of gardens once and for all!
shorturl.at/oSsV1
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Peatlands are among our biggest allies in the fight against climate change. However, the horticulture industry still goes through 760,000 cubic metres of peat per year.
Let’s get peat out of gardens once and for all!
shorturl.at/oSsV1
Let’s get peat out of gardens once and for all!
shorturl.at/oSsV1
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...
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I am leading a course next year on behalf of Kent Wildlife Trust 'An introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies'. See below for further details. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/intro...
An introduction to dragonflies and damselflies
Learn about the life cycles and habitats of dragonflies and aids to identification. Then participate in a field study of adult dragonflies.
www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I am leading a course next year on behalf of Kent Wildlife Trust 'An introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies'. See below for further details. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/intro...
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...
Our Dragonflies on the Bog staff and volunteers carry safety whistles made by 14-year-old Luke, who 3D-printes and sells them to raise funds for mountain rescue. For his efforts, he has been awarded the British Citizen Youth Award- well done Luke!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Boy who made safety whistles 'humbled' by national award - BBC News
Luke from South Shields is "amazed" to be awarded for his efforts helping mountain rescue teams.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Our Dragonflies on the Bog staff and volunteers carry safety whistles made by 14-year-old Luke, who 3D-printes and sells them to raise funds for mountain rescue. For his efforts, he has been awarded the British Citizen Youth Award- well done Luke!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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
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...
The latest BDS Journal is available online, where you can also access previous issues 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/bds-journal/
BDS Journal - British Dragonfly Society
Image: Broad-bodied Chaser by Bruce Hyde
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November 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The latest BDS Journal is available online, where you can also access previous issues 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/bds-journal/
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust join us to look back on their summer celebration of dragonflies 🎈 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual... @wwtworldwide.bsky.social
BDS Annual Meeting 2025 - British Dragonfly Society
Online event open to all.
british-dragonflies.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust join us to look back on their summer celebration of dragonflies 🎈 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual... @wwtworldwide.bsky.social
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! 🎃
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October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy Halloween from the BDS team! 🎃
#halloween
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Kerry Dodd, Buglife Conservation Officer, talks about the achievements of the Guardians of our Rivers project and the next steps 👣 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual... @buglife31.bsky.social
BDS Annual Meeting 2025 - British Dragonfly Society
Online event open to all.
british-dragonflies.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Kerry Dodd, Buglife Conservation Officer, talks about the achievements of the Guardians of our Rivers project and the next steps 👣 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual... @buglife31.bsky.social
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
Laura Weldon, Founder of the eDNA Consultancy, joins us to discuss the applications of eDNA as a wildlife monitoring tool 🧬 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...
BDS Annual Meeting 2025 - British Dragonfly Society
Online event open to all.
british-dragonflies.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Laura Weldon, Founder of the eDNA Consultancy, joins us to discuss the applications of eDNA as a wildlife monitoring tool 🧬 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...
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...