Category Archives: Dragonflies

The Wildlife Garden in July

Posted on August 16, 2022 by wildlifegardening

July is always a lovely month in my wildlife garden and this year was no different with spotted flycatchers nesting here this summer. I was able to watch these wonderful, charismatic little birds around the garden every day with one … Continue reading →

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Hungry Dragonflies…….

Posted on September 6, 2012 by wildlifegardening

As the weather has warmed up (and it stopped raining!) in the last couple of weeks, the garden has been transformed.  Suddenly we have masses of dragonflies including four species of colourful hawkers, plus lots of ruddy darters and other … Continue reading →

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Beautiful by name, beautiful by nature……….

Posted on May 28, 2012 by wildlifegardening

This is such an exciting time of year for our wildlife ponds.  Suddenly there are dragonflies and damselflies everywhere including a good number of Beautiful Demoiselles this year.  This graceful and colourful creature, with its transparent brown wings and bright … Continue reading →

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Hibernation troubles……..

Posted on November 29, 2011 by wildlifegardening

The continuing mild November weather is making things rather difficult for hibernating insects.  We have found a  couple of butterflies in the house lately after doors to the garden have been left open, and large numbers of lacewings and ladybirds … Continue reading →

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Unexpected visitors……

Posted on November 14, 2011 by wildlifegardening

One of the joys of creating a wildlife garden is the feeling that you are contributing to the well-being of your local wildlife, either by providing suitable habitat for shelter or breeding, or because  birds, mammals and other wildlife can … Continue reading →

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Hoping for brimstones…….

Posted on September 9, 2011 by wildlifegardening

However many nectar plants you add to your borders to attract butterflies, there will always be a few that have their own specific requirements.  One of these is the brimstone, that sulphur yellow harbinger of spring.  Second brood adults are … Continue reading →

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Dragons and Damsels……..

Posted on July 11, 2011 by wildlifegardening

A week away from my garden means lots of catching up when I return.  Not just in terms of maintenance, but also in terms of what is around.  A week ago we had a new butterfly in the garden – … Continue reading →

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