The dragonflies and damselflies of 2021
The British Dragonfly Society (BDS) works in conjunction with Durham Wildlife Trust (DWT) to actively survey the region between the River Tees and the Tyne for Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies…
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Dragonflies and damselflies bounce back from tough year
A survey into numbers of dragonflies and damselflies in the Durham Wildlife Trust area has shown that the insects have bounced back spectacularly after a challenging 2018.
Dragonflies and damselflies bounce back from tough year
A survey into numbers of dragonflies and damselflies in the Durham Wildlife Trust area has shown that the insects have bounced back spectacularly after a challenging 2018.
State of Dragonflies in Britain and Ireland 2021
State of Dragonflies 2021 is the first ever state of dragonflies report to be produced for Britain and Ireland.
2020, Challenging Year For Humans - Great for Dragonflies
In 2020, the Durham Wildlife Trust annual Odonata survey (that’s Dragonflies and Damselflies) was run in conjunction with the British Dragonfly Society, with DWT Trustee Michael Coates, now also…
2024: a great year for dragonflies and the rise of a new local species
The British Dragonfly Society (BDS) works in conjunction with Durham Wildlife Trust to actively survey the region between the River Tees and the Tyne for dragonflies and damselflies. Read the…
2023 great for dragonflies but not for spotting them
The wet weather during the summer of 2023 made for good dragonfly life-cycle conditions but meant that surveying the species was more challenging than usual. County Recorder, Michael Coates,…
2022 A Year of Two Halves For Dragonflies
Each year in conjunction with the British Dragonfly Society (BDS), county recorder and Durham Wildlife Trust Trustee, Michael Coates, publishes an annual report summarising sightings in our region…
Azure damselfly
The Azure damselfly is a pale blue, small damselfly that is commonly found around most waterbodies from May to September. Try digging a wildlife pond in your garden to attract damselflies and…
Blue-tailed damselfly
The blue-tailed damselfly does, indeed, have a blue tail. It is one of our most common species and frequents gardens - try digging a wildlife pond to attract dragonflies and damselflies.
Willow emerald damselfly survey
Join local expert, Michael Coates, to survey Rainton Meadows for dragonflies, and in particular, look for willow emerald damselflies.
Common blue damselfly
Living up to its name the Common blue damselfly is both very common and very blue. It regularly visits gardens - try digging a wildlife-friendly pond to attract damselflies and dragonflies.