💷🐉 From Pond to Pocket – Vote for the Emperor Dragonfly!
You have until 3rd July to vote for your favourite wildlife to feature on the next series of UK banknotes.
We may be biased, but few species are as iconic as the Emperor Dragonfly.
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🪴 #PondWatch: A Young Gardener's Pond for Nature 🐸
Just two months after creating a wildlife pond, Flint's garden is already teeming with life. Read how this young gardener is making space for nature and inspiring others to do the same.
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The latest edition of the Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland by Brooks and Cham is available on the BDS shop. Featuring 300 exquisite illustrations by the renowned artist Richard Lewington - order yours today! bit.ly/49pT9cK
Move over kings, queens and politicians... it's time for dragonflies on banknotes! 💷✨
The Emperor Dragonfly has been shortlisted for the new UK banknote designs. Help put dragonflies in everyone's pockets by voting today!
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🌿 That's a wrap on #PondWatch weekend!
Thank you to everyone who shared pond stories with us. If you've enjoyed PondWatch, make sure you're signed up to our monthly e-newsletter - buff.ly/kAaLzjJ
The dragonfly season is only just beginning, so keep exploring!
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🔍 Species Spotlight: Emperor Dragonfly
Look for its apple-green thorax, sky-blue abdomen (males) and powerful flight around ponds and lakes.
Spot one this #PondWatch weekend? Record it on iRecord! And don't forget, the Emperor Dragonfly is shortlisted for the new UK banknotes. 💷✨
🐉 We're delighted that Lorna Slater MSP is continuing as Nature Champion for the Northern Damselfly with Scottish Environment LINK.
We look forward to continuing our work together to champion and protect one of Scotland's rarest dragonflies and its special wetland habitats.
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💧 Feeling inspired to create a pond?
Even a small container pond can provide a home for freshwater wildlife. Our website has advice on pond design, planting and maintenance to help you get started.
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💧 Pond Ponderings: A Pond Full of Life
From Common Newts and damselflies to Robins and Wrens, this garden pond has become a thriving wildlife haven since it was created in 2016.
Read all about Pam's Pond: british-dragonflies.org.uk/pond-ponderi...
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