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It is a quieter time for Odonata sightings with the first sightings usually not until mid April. In the mean time, why not plan ahead to come visit us this summer and see some for yourselves? A total of 32 <\/strong>species of Odonata have been recorded here, more than anywhere else in the UK, and many of which are Nationally Rare. You can book accommodation to stay on site, just click<\/span> HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vagrant Emperor by M.Heath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It is a quieter time for Odonata sightings with the first sightings usually not until mid April. In the mean time, why not plan ahead to come visit us this summer and see some for yourselves? 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