Our 2026 calendar, featuring stunning entries from our photo competition, is now just £5! Profits support the conservation of dragonflies in Britain. british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/bds-...

This week, we kicked off Dragonflies on the Bog habitat restoration work at our project’s NTS Glencoe locations with Stag Infrastructure and National Trust for Scotland. #dragonfliesonthebog #naturerestorationfund #naturescot #scotgovnetzero #worldwetlandsday

Did you know not all dragonfly larvae live in waterways and waterbodies- in New Zealand, some live in burrows! Dragonfly ambassadors Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and Kari de Koenigswarter have been recording the nocturnal hunting activity of Uropetala carovei larvae. weta.ento.org.nz/index.php/we...

An updated guide to the Dragonflies of Devon, by Dave Smallshire, is available to download from the BDS website: british-dragonflies.org.uk/new-guide-to...

Join us at Stover Country Park and learn about the excellent wetland and dragonfly projects at Stover and across the South West 💚 Follow the link to learn more and book your free tickets: british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/restor...

On Jan 27, MSPs decide the fate of Scotland’s Natural Environment Bill. This is our chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌍🌿🐾 MSPs can still strengthen or weaken it—we need bold action now! Like & share to help restore Scotland’s nature! 📢 #NaturalEnvironmentBill

Big changes could be afoot for water companies in the UK after the government released the Water White Paper 2026 on 20 January. Could we be on route to healthier rivers? Find out more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Do you live close to Morton Lochs (Tayport), Flanders Moss (Stirling) or Gartcosh Local Nature Reserve and want to get involved in dragonfly surveys? Training will be provided. For more details, contact [email protected]

Save the date! You are invited to the BDS online Spring Meeting, taking place on Saturday 21 March. Talks cover dragonfly research and stories from across the UK to get you inspired for the 2026 recording season 🤩 Book your free ticket: british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/spring...

Do you use iNaturalists to record your wildlife sightings? Here are some tips to ensure your observations reach the right people for use in nature conservation. forum.inaturalist.org/t/guidelines... @inaturalist.bsky.social #inaturalist

One of our most important habitats is being destroyed, and it’s time to act. Ancient peatlands are nature’s heroes. Tell Government we need to protect them💪 actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... @peatfree.bsky.social #EndPeatSales

Curious about damselflies? 🌿 Unlock identification skills & learn about the 20 UK species with this online course from Biological Recording — just £15. Start your wildlife journey ➡️ courses.biologicalrecording.co.uk/courses/dams... @smallshire.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

Be dragonfly season ready! Get the latest edition of Dragonflies of Britain and Ireland by Dave Smallshire and Andy Swash from the BDS shop for £15 - a must-have for all dragonfly enthusiasts! british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/brit...

You have until the 10th to enter the Wiki Science Competition UK 2025! shorturl.at/4wuaA

It was a good week of dragonflies on TV last week! On Countryfile, BDS Officer Emma Stevens-Veitch goes looking for dragonfly larvae in Glen Affric with Hamza Yassin. Watch the episode back on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

How stunning was Attenborough's Wild London?! The documentary highlights the charismatic animals of the capital city, including the Emperor dragonflies that patrol the ponds at the London Natural History Museum. Watch back on BBC iPlayer What is your favourite urban wild space?

Check out our shop sale, featuring discounted books, DVDs, mugs, and more. british-dragonflies.org.uk/membership-s...

Got the post- Christmas blues? 😢 Don’t worry, this summer we have European Congress on Odonatology 2026 to look forward to, will take place for the very first time in Poland! www.trollslandeforeningen.se/aktivitet/eu...

Happy New Year 🥳 We hope 2026 is a good one! Remember, you can keep up with all the latest dragonfly news this year by signing up to our free monthly e-newsletter 📰 british-dragonflies.org.uk/get-involved...

Season's greetings from the BDS team 🎄and thank you for all your support over the past year 💚

Did you miss our Annual Meeting? Watch the talks back on our YouTube channel. Here, Kerry Dodd (Conservation Officer, Buglife) discusses the Guardians of our Rivers: Next Steps Project in Scotland. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLrH...

Some photos from the latest habitat creation work taking place on Corrimony Farm in the Highlands as part of the Dragonflies on the Bog Project. Barker & Bland Ltd are doing an excellent job, braving the cold, to create pools for rare bog specialists like the Azure Hawker 🥶

Watch back talks from the BDS 2025 Annual Meeting. Here, Hannah Boyes (WWT Senior Visitor Marketing Manager) and Lukus Robbins (WWT Creative Content Producer) reflect on The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s 2025 Dragonfly Festival 🥳 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSeT...

Scotland hosts some of the rarest dragonfly species in Britain. Now, an assemblage of Bog Pool specialists has been added to the Scottish Biodiversity List. Find out more and why this is important: british-dragonflies.org.uk/importance-o...

Watch back talks from the BDS 2025 Annual Meeting. Here, Eleanor Baker (Monitoring Officer, South West Peatland Partnership (South West Water)) discusses the large-scale restoration of peatlands taking place across Cornwall, Dartmoor and Exmoor. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBv7...

A selection of the stunning images included in the BDS 2026 calendar 😍 Treat yourself, friends and family 🎁 All proceeds support the BDS 💚 british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/bds-...

Watch back talks from the BDS 2025 Annual Meeting. Here, Laura Weldon, PhD (Founder, The eDNA Consultancy) discusses the applications of eDNA as a wildlife monitoring tool.🧬 @laurabees01.bsky.social youtu.be/9HfzS6fOW8M?...

In the Environmental Improvement Plan, Gov. has sidestepped its obligations and flunked defining a firm plan to deliver legislation to end peat sales. Our full response: peatfreepartnership.org.uk/peat-free-pa... @marycreagh.bsky.social #climate #nature #peatfree #environment

Give the gift of British Dragonfly Society membership this Christmas—perfect for nature lovers who want to support dragonfly conservation all year round. british-dragonflies.org.uk/membership/m...

Peatlands are among our biggest allies in the fight against climate change. However, the horticulture industry still goes through 760,000 cubic metres of peat per year. Let’s get peat out of gardens once and for all! shorturl.at/oSsV1

The BDS shop now has homeware, which make great gifts for family and friends 🍵 Find them on our Teemill shop british-dragonfly-society.teemill.com/collection/h...

We are looking for experienced Dragonfly recorders to oversee recording efforts in the Isle of Wight and South-East Yorkshire. Find out more: british-dragonflies.org.uk/vacancies-co...

I am leading a course next year on behalf of Kent Wildlife Trust 'An introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies'. See below for further details. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/intro...

Watch our Annual Meeting talks back on YouTube! Here, Kat Mayer (Education and Engagement Officer) illustrates the amazing work being carried out as part of the community-led rewilding project at Tarras Valley Nature Reserve 🌳 @tarrasvalleynr.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FW5...

Scottish Dragonfly Recorder Pat Batty has been awarded BDS Life Membership in recognition of her outstanding legacy of volunteering. Pat has worked tirelessly to promote the recording of dragonflies in Scotland and the conservation of the country's most endangered species. 💚

Collect all four BDS pins! They also make great stocking fillers and gifts for friends 🎄https://british-dragonflies.org.uk/product-category/pin-badges/

Watch back talks from the BDS 2025 Annual Meeting. In this presentation, Edwin Peeters, PhD (Wageningen University) talks about his research using volunteer recorders to explore the relationship of dragonflies and damselflies with the aquatic environment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po7Z...

Our Dragonflies on the Bog staff and volunteers carry safety whistles made by 14-year-old Luke, who 3D-printes and sells them to raise funds for mountain rescue. For his efforts, he has been awarded the British Citizen Youth Award- well done Luke! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Watch the latest update on our Dragonflies on the Bog project- restoring habitat for some of Scotland's rarest species. youtu.be/AFNxGL3sQWg

Add iconic BDS pieces to your wardrobe; new styles are now available in our Teemill shop british-dragonfly-society.teemill.com

The Langholm Initiative joins us to talk about Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, one of Scotland's largest community land buyouts to create a large-scale nature reserve 💚 #Langholm Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...

The latest BDS Journal is available online, where you can also access previous issues 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/bds-journal/

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust join us to look back on their summer celebration of dragonflies 🎈 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual... @wwtworldwide.bsky.social

Get your Christmas shopping done early 🎁 The 2026 BDS Calendar is available to buy for £10 on the online shop 📸 It features the stunning winner and finalists of the 2025 photography competition 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/product/bds-...

Happy Halloween from the BDS team! 🎃 #halloween

Kerry Dodd, Buglife Conservation Officer, talks about the achievements of the Guardians of our Rivers project and the next steps 👣 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual... @buglife31.bsky.social

We've had some action-packed few days at Hilton & Guisachan and Dundreggan Estates, following up on habitat restoration work and planning further work for this winter. We can't wait to see how this experimental project benefits rare peatland dragonfly species.#dragonfliesonthebog

Laura Weldon, Founder of the eDNA Consultancy, joins us to discuss the applications of eDNA as a wildlife monitoring tool 🧬 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...

Congratulations to Mark Tyrrell, winner of the Variable Damselfly Photography Competition! 🥇 Mark’s photo shows a female egg laying into a rotting plant stem; the species uses a range of living and decomposing plant species.

The South West Peatland Partnership join us to talk about restoring peatlands across Cornwall, Dartmoor and Exmoor 🌱 Register for the online BDS Annual Meeting on Saturday 15 November 2025 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/event/annual...