Dragonflies: August 2022
Wednesday 3rd A Willow Emerald Damselfly was in the Whitehouse and a Southern Hawker seen along the edge of the Great Wood on Worth.
Dragonflies: July 2022
Sunday 31st A few Willow Emerald Damselflies were around the Whitehouse in the evening. Tuesday 26th Migrant Hawkers had clearly emerged with 29 on New Downs around midday. Five Emperors and a Brown Hawker were also seen. Sunday 24th Our first Southern Migrant Hawker of the year was seen on the Estate, along with four Willow Emerald Damselflies. Thursday 21st…
Dragonflies: June 2022
Wednesday 29th The guided Dragonfly walk on Worth Marshes today was a great success and as soon as the sun burned through the clouds the Dragonflies performed spectacularly. Three Banded Demoiselles, three Red-eyed Damselflies, 40+ Blue-tailed Damselfies, two Variable Damselflies, three Emerald Damselflies, 13 Azure Damselflies and 20+ Common Blue Damselflies allowed excellent opportunities to provide lessons on identification. Dragonflies…
Dragonflies: May 2022
Tuesday 31st The month came to a close with small numbers of Banded Demoiselles seen on Worth, plus the odd Emperor and Scarce Chaser being hoovered up by the Eleonora’s and Red-footed Falcons! Thursday 26th The day was spent surveying the pools on Prince’s Golf Course for the course manager. They are beginning to look very good with a decent…
Dragonflies: April 2022
Tuesday 26th Hurrah, our first Odonata of the year. A Hairy Dragonfly was seen on Worth marshes. You can scroll through past records using the drop down menu to the right. We welcome your photos and records from our Recording Area. Please send us your sightings at info@sbbot.org.uk