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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 3d

Professor Edwin Peeters, from Wageningen University, discusses his research into what the presence of adult and larval dragonflies can tell us about a water system. Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual... @w-u-r.bsky.social

BDS Annual Meeting 2025 - British Dragonfly Society

Online event open to all.

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 6d

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...

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 7d

BDS members don't forget to join us on the evening of Wednesday, 12 November for the Annual AGM! 📆 The AGM will be followed by an update on the exciting conservation work being untaken through the Dragonflies on the Bog Project 🌱 Register via the link 👉

BDS AGM 2025 - British Dragonfly Society

Online, members-only meeting.

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 21d

🌿 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...

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Aug 29

There’s still time to enter our 2025 Photo Competition! ✨

We’re looking for your best shots of dragonflies in all their glory. 💫

📅 Submit your entries by midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025

Details here 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/photo-compet...

Photo Competition - British Dragonfly Society

We’re excited to launch the 2025 British Dragonfly Society Photo Competition! Running throughout August, this year’s theme is “Flight & Focus”, celebrating the beauty, precision, and movement of…

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our 2025 Photo Competition is here! 🎉

Submit your best shot by 31st August for the chance to win £100 and see your photograph featured on the cover of our 2026 calendar.✨

🔗 Find out more: buff.ly/25r9IE8

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Chris Teague @christeague1.bsky.social · Aug 2

Emerald Damselfly & Black-tailed Skimmer at Priddy Pools this afternoon. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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David Stevens @davidst999.bsky.social · Aug 2

A pair of Common Hawkers (Aeshna juncea) in the mating wheel. Saltoun Big Wood, East Lothian. #Odonata #Dragonflies #Nature #Photography #Nikon @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Aug 4

Wonderful to see such great photos from the training! Thank you so much for sharing!

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Dr Amy Roberts @ar387.bsky.social · Aug 3

Been a week since "Dragons on the Bog" training @britishdragonflies.bsky.social photos using Canon R6 and TTARTISAN 100mm F2.8 Macro 2X life size manual lens for 1st time
Got some great close ups of diagnostic features of the Azure Hawker (Aeshna caerulea) larvae unedited
#dragonfly #odonata #macro

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Aug 4

Great photos! Thank you for sharing 🤩

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Martine Fenn @martinefenn.bsky.social · Aug 4

We had lovely views of this male Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) on our walk on Saturday. He posed very nicely on some blackberries. (We ate lots of blackberries on the walk too! 😁) #odonata @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Jul 29

There are still a couple of days left to take part in PondWatch! Spend 30 mindful minutes by a pond before 31st July, then submit your sightings and reflections using the online form.

Every record helps support dragonfly conservation.

👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/pondwatch-re...

PondWatch - British Dragonfly Society

This PondWatch, we’re inviting you to spend 30 mindful minutes by a pond anytime between 1st – 31st July – watching, listening, smelling, feeling, and of course, looking out for dragonflies!

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Marc Heath @marcheath.bsky.social · Jul 23

Male Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly from Sandwich Bay last weekend. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @dragonflydamselfly.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @smallshire.bsky.social #Teamdragonfly

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Mike Smith @mikecsmiffy.bsky.social · Jul 25

Common Darter enjoying the sunshine in a clearing in Dunwich Forest, Suffolk

#dragonfly #dragonflies #ukwildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #NaturePhotography

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Peter Sketch @petersketch.bsky.social · Jul 21

One for UK #dragonfly fans. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social #invertebrates

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust @worcswt.bsky.social · Jul 21

Good morning to you all! We hope you have had a wonderful weekend 😃

Our colleague Ion was recently trying to capture a photo of this critter when a blade of grass dashed his efforts at the critical moment. For this week's #MysteryMonday, can you tell us what's hiding behind the dastardly grass? 🔍

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thanks for sharing Deborah! 🪴

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Jul 22

📣 Don’t forget! Get your #PondWatch records submitted by the end of July to help us learn more about pond wildlife. Every record counts! 🌿🐉

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PondWatch - British Dragonfly Society

This PondWatch, we’re inviting you to spend 30 mindful minutes by a pond anytime between 1st – 31st July – watching, listening, smelling, feeling, and of course, looking out for dragonflies!

british-dragonflies.org.uk

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Jul 16

📍Upcoming date:
✅ 15th–17th Aug – Glencoe
🔗https://buff.ly/HqGSHLr

Places are free (except some travel/food). Can’t make all days? We can accommodate partial attendance - just send a message through our website.

Dragonflies on the Bog Volunteer Training for Rare Species ID and survey skills (Glencoe) - British Dragonfly Society

Focus species – Azure Hawker, White-faced Darter and Northern Emerald Who is it for? This training is for people that are able to make a small commitment to supporting…

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Jul 16

📍Upcoming date:
✅ 23rd-27th July – Corrour (incl. photography skills)
🔗 buff.ly/dYoLGI4

Volunteer Rare Species Identification, Survey and Photography Skills - Corrour, Scotland - British Dragonfly Society

Focus species – Azure Hawker, White-faced Darter and Northern Emerald Who is it for? This training is for people that are able to make a small commitment to supporting long…

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Jul 16

🐉 Reminder there are still places for those of you interested in joining our Dragonflies on the Bog volunteer training, funded by @NatureScot!

Learn to ID and survey species like the Azure Hawker, Northern Emerald & White-faced Darter. 🌿

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Jul 13

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

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Jul 11

Find out more on our website here: british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/dragon...

Dragonflies in the Garden talk - Ruary Mackenzie Dodds - British Dragonfly Society

Talk in celebration of Dragonfly Week.

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Jul 11

🌿 Love wildlife in the garden? Renowned naturalist Ruary Mackenzie Dodds will be giving talks on dragonflies and Exbury’s special status as a dragonfly hotspot.

📍 Exbury Gardens
📅 13th July, 11:30am & 2:30pm
🎟️ Free with garden admission or Friends of Exbury membership
📚 Signed books available

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British Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · Jul 10

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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