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British Dragonfly Society
Великобритания
Добавлен 26 май 2020
British Dragonfly Society, registered charity: 800196. Patron: Sir David Attenborough.
We are the world’s largest dragonfly conservation organisation and our mission is to promote the study, recording and conservation of dragonflies and their wetland habitats.
Dragonflies and damselflies are spectacular aerial insects: voracious hunters that have inhabited Earth for 350 million years. They are excellent bio-indicators of the health of our wetland habitats and important ambassadors for all the wonderful wildlife that shares their wetland homes. They are also symbols of luck and courage, capturing the imagination for thousands of years. However, approximately one-third of the UK’s 42 resident species are rare or under threat. We are working to change that.
We are the world’s largest dragonfly conservation organisation and our mission is to promote the study, recording and conservation of dragonflies and their wetland habitats.
Dragonflies and damselflies are spectacular aerial insects: voracious hunters that have inhabited Earth for 350 million years. They are excellent bio-indicators of the health of our wetland habitats and important ambassadors for all the wonderful wildlife that shares their wetland homes. They are also symbols of luck and courage, capturing the imagination for thousands of years. However, approximately one-third of the UK’s 42 resident species are rare or under threat. We are working to change that.
The Stepping Stones Project in the Shropshire Hills
By Charlie Bell (Project Manager, National Trust) and Sue Rees Evans (Shropshire County Dragonfly Recorder). Project page: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/carding-mill-valley-and-the-long-mynd/stepping-stones-project-at-carding-mill-valley
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The Dragonfly ID Training Pathway: What We Learned From The BioLinks Project
Просмотров 837 месяцев назад
By Keiron Brown at the Biological Recording Company: biologicalrecording.co.uk/
How amateur projects can contribute to our knowledge of British Dragonflies
Просмотров 1657 месяцев назад
By Steve Cham, Odonatologist and author. How volunteer-led projects furthered our understanding of the Downy Emerald and Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly.
The Monmouthshire 2030 Dragonfly Atlas Project
Просмотров 877 месяцев назад
By Steve Preddy, Monmouthshire County Dragonfly Recorder A ten-year county dragonfly atlas project is underway in Monmouthshire; this presentation will talk about progress to date over the first four years and the task ahead for the remaining six. Visit the project page: british-dragonflies.org.uk/monmouthshire-dragonflies/monmouthshire-2030-dragonfly-atlas-project/
Worcestershire Wildlife Sightings
Просмотров 1157 месяцев назад
By Wendy Carter, Communications Lead at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. Launched in lockdown, an initiative between Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Worcestershire Recorders and Worcestershire Biological Records is introducing wildlife recording to new people, engaging them in wildlife and reaping rewards for wildlife recording in the county. Visit the project webpage: www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk...
The Red River Valley: Industrial Artery to Dragonfly Oasis
Просмотров 5297 месяцев назад
By Steve Jones, Cornwall County Dragonfly Recorder An introduction to the work of the Red River Rescuers, the dragonfly habitats they manage along the Red River Valley LNR and the dragonflies that have thrived in the heart of the historic Cornish Tin Mining capital. Red River Rescuers website: redriverrescuers.weebly.com/
The Dogfighting Tactics of Dragonflies - Sam Fabian
Просмотров 38111 месяцев назад
Standing at the edge of a pond, it is common to see dragonflies engaged in rapid aerial clashes. These engagements, or pursuits, serve three different functions: (1) predation, (2) territoriality, and (3) mating. We know little about the differences between these interactions and how dragonflies adapt their pursuit tactics to serve each function. Using high-speed videography in the field with a...
BDS Conservation Partnerships in Scotland - Daniele Muir
Просмотров 11411 месяцев назад
An update from Daniele Muir, Scotland Conservation Officer, on the partnership work happening in Scotland to benefit dragonflies and their habitat.
Dragonflies of Panshanger Park
Просмотров 21611 месяцев назад
Designated as a Dragonfly Hotspot this year, Panshanger is home to 19 species of dragonfly and carefully managed by Tarmac and Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. This is a first look at the pilot film showcasing the dazzling and exquisite array of dragonflies that call Panshanger Park home. The bright colours and delicate details of these insects are right under our noses, take a look and marv...
Dragons Down Under - John Curd
Просмотров 20911 месяцев назад
John Curd shares an edited selection of some of the more colourful and specialist species from a couple of trips exploring the upside down world of Ozzie Odonata.
Celebrating 40 Years of BDS - Tim Coleshaw
Просмотров 14111 месяцев назад
Chair of Trustee's, Tim Coleshaw, starts the day by reflecting on our successes as well as looking to the future.
Recording for Local Wildlife Site Criteria - David Goddard
Просмотров 11711 месяцев назад
Why do we record dragonflies and damselflies, well one reason is so that a site can be designated as a Local Wildlife Site and thus when planning applications are received that involve the LWS or its immediately surrounding area they are a material consideration within the planning process and they have to be taken into consideration. So, recording the species present on a site along with their...
Celebrating the BDS by Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and Kari de Koenigswarter
Просмотров 13111 месяцев назад
In celebration of 40 years of the BDS, Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and Kari de Koenigswarter share their dragonfly stories and reflections.
BDS White-legged Damselfly Investigation - Ellie Colver
Просмотров 9211 месяцев назад
Ellie Colver, Conservation Officer, provides an overview of the results for the White-legged Damselfly Investigation
#PondWatch 2023 - Snail Lake
Просмотров 177Год назад
Snail Lake is a short underwater Timelapse film by Steve White with a soundtrack by Bristol’s Murmuration Choir. The choir were captured performing a live improvised ’soundbath' using the technique of binaural recording, essentially microphones placed on either side of a human head. That human head was then rotated (along with the rest of its body) enabling the listener to experience the subtle...
Corrour - Regenerating an Estate at Scale
Просмотров 162Год назад
Corrour - Regenerating an Estate at Scale
Northwoods - ecological stepping-stones across Scotland
Просмотров 31Год назад
Northwoods - ecological stepping-stones across Scotland
A new look at the habitat preferences for the Northern Emerald Dragonfly.
Просмотров 128Год назад
A new look at the habitat preferences for the Northern Emerald Dragonfly.
A Scandinavian Odyssey: Chasing Blue-Tails
Просмотров 27Год назад
A Scandinavian Odyssey: Chasing Blue-Tails
Introduction to our new BDS Chair of Trustees and BDS update
Просмотров 30Год назад
Introduction to our new BDS Chair of Trustees and BDS update
A Nature Champion in the Scottish Government
Просмотров 47Год назад
A Nature Champion in the Scottish Government
Introduction with Jonathan Willett, Chair of the Scottish Group
Просмотров 32Год назад
Introduction with Jonathan Willett, Chair of the Scottish Group
Cameroon Dragonfly Project by David Chelmick
Просмотров 198Год назад
Cameroon Dragonfly Project by David Chelmick
Britain's Dragonflies ; Uncommon Species by Dave Smallshire
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Britain's Dragonflies ; Uncommon Species by Dave Smallshire
Dragonflies of Cyprus by Mary Michaelides Cyprus Dragonfly Study Group
Просмотров 218Год назад
Dragonflies of Cyprus by Mary Michaelides Cyprus Dragonfly Study Group