Brown hawker
A common dragonfly of canals, marshes, reedbeds and lakes, the Brown hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. It is easily distinguished by itsā¦
A common dragonfly of canals, marshes, reedbeds and lakes, the Brown hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. It is easily distinguished by itsā¦
The Migrant hawker is not a particularly aggressive species, and may be seen feeding in large groups. It flies late into autumn and can be seen in gardens, grasslands and woodlands.
A common dragonfly of ponds, lakes and canals near woodland, the Southern Hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. A fast-flying species, it willā¦
A large hawker, the Common Hawker can be seen throughout the summer and into autumn. A fast-flying insect, it catches its prey mid-air. Look for it around ponds in the uplands of the north andā¦
The rare Norfolk hawker is a pale brown dragonfly, with a distinctive yellow triangle on its body. It is only found in unpolluted fens, marshes and ditches of the Broads National Park in Norfolkā¦
Spring is eagerly anticipated by all wildlife-lovers. Not only does the weather improve and the days get longer, but our wildlife explodes into life once again. Getting out and about to seeā¦
The UK population of White-clawed Crayfish has crashed due to the introduction of North American Signal Crayfish ā a non-native species which carry a disease which White-claws have no resistanceā¦
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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is leading efforts to increase the population of the white-clawed crayfish through the South West Peak Landscape Partnership.
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A team of handy National Lottery winners from across Staffordshire have spent the recent winter lockdown building nest boxes for the countyās wild bird population. They hope their efforts willā¦
Wildlife Trusts in the Peak District are calling for urgent action to create a wilder National Park rich in wildlife, following the publication of the latest bird of prey report which shows thatā¦