Jim Almond has seen the first Common Blues at Mousecroft Pool near Shrewsbury. These 2 photos both show males: the former immature individual will gradually develop the blue coloration of the latter. Both show broad…
adminMay 17, 2023
Well after a very slow start it seems things are taking off with 5 more species on the wing! Starting yesterday Jim Almond visited a private site near Shrewsbury and saw a good number of…
adminMay 12, 2023
We finally have the first few dragonfly records coming in with a Four-spotted Chaser being recorded on the regular transect at Whixall Moss on 3rd May and a male teneral Broad-bodied Chaser spotted by Jim…
adminMay 8, 2023
Very changeable spring weather seems to be delaying our early species. Jim Almond has seen the first Large Reds emerging from his pond near Shrewsbury so gradually the season is getting underway. These photos all…
adminMay 1, 2023
Stephen Barlow has been checking a few of his well known suntraps on Whixall Moss and spotted the first (and possibly second) Large Red Damselfly for 2023. The individual was a female (pictured here) which…
adminApril 18, 2023
It may still be early April, but with sunshine in the forecast for this weekend remember to be on the hunt not just for Easter eggs but also for our first Shropshire dragons or damselflies…
adminApril 5, 2023
David Williams has sent in this photo of Common Darter dragonflies seen on 13th November at Prees Heath Common. He saw at least 4 and observed ovipositing as well as mating pairs. I was on…
adminNovember 14, 2022
So the warm temperatures have rolled on through October and as a result the dragonfly records have continued to roll in...most recently from John Martin seeing this Common Darter on 26th October at Whixall Moss.…
adminNovember 1, 2022
As we approach the end of the flight season the weather remains mild for now and sightings are still coming in. Jan Shields recently photographed this fabulous Emerald Damselfly at The Bog, Stiperstones and on…
adminOctober 6, 2022