Dragonflies
Standing water found in Suffolk’s ponds is vital for the region’s population of dragonflies and damselflies, particularly priority species such as the large red damselfly, common darter and broad-bodied chaser dragonflies
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Summer is for dragonflies and butterflies
Since our last update, the sun has continued to shine so I am going to call it summer even though it is the last few days of spring. Summer is a great time to see dragonflies and butterflies…
Ducks, butterflies and dragonflies in October
Early October is all about the first birds arriving back on the lakes to spend the winter including large number of ducks. At the same time we still have good numbers of dragonflies and…
Dragonflies emerge at Lackford Lakes
Summer has now arrived at the lakes. The sunny weather in recent weeks has seen lots of our dragonflies and damselflies emerging all over the reserve. Insect numbers are also building after the…
Lizards, dragonflies and butterflies enjoying the summer
It has been very sunny this summer at the lakes and the result is much of our smaller creatures have been showing really well. Common lizards, dragonflies and butterflies have been particularly…
Beautiful butterflies and Lackford dragons (dragonflies / damselflies)
As we move into the middle of summer at Lackford Lakes we enter the time when our smaller creatures become really active around the reserve. This update will focus on our beautiful butterflies…
Guided monthly walk: Dancing dragonflies
Summer wildlife: A seasonal walk around the reserve to see what is around.
Look out for butterflies, dragonflies and other insects
Summer is a great time to look at our other residents. Almost anywhere you go at Lackford Lakes you will see our butterflies, dragonflies and other insects. To make the most of your visit, we…
Dragonflies, butterflies and young birds – it is July at Lackford Lakes
It is the middle of summer at the lakes and there is lots to be found and seen around the reserve. Dragonflies and butterflies are particularly good during these months, so it is a great time to…
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.
Hairy dragonfly
The UK's smallest hawker, the hairy dragonfly is mostly black in colour, but has a distinctively hairy thorax. It can be found in grazing marshes and flooded gravel pits, and along canals…