Identify British butterflies
Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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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…
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.
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…
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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…
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,…
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.
Beach Rangers take part in the Great British Beach Clean
Beach Rangers is an opportunity for Durham Wildlife Trust's (DWT) young volunteers, aged 14-18, to get involved in the SeaScapes project.
Golden-ringed dragonfly
A voracious predator that will even eat other dragonflies, the golden-ringed dragonfly is the UK's longest species. It can be found around acidic streams in moorland and heathland habitats.…
Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.