Where To See
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When I initially developed an interest in dragonflies I was eager to identify additional locations where I could observe and photograph these captibating insects. I employed a combination of internet research, map exploration, physical legwork, and local knowledge.
However, I soon encountered frustration with the “xx species recorded here” signs displayed by nature reserves and other locations, as the reality often failed to meet expectations.
The key distinction here is “recorded.”
Simply because a species has been recorded at a specific site does not guarantee its presence during an individual observation. Most of these records are compiled over an extended period and may only represent a single occurrence over a decade.
Therefore, an up-to-date inventory of resident species at a particular location was deemed necessary. Any encounters with fly-in species were considered an additional bonus.
So I’ve decided to share my personal experiences. I’ve created a comprehensive site guide based on my travels, starting with the beautiful New Forest. As I’ve had the chance to visit other amazing places, I’ve added them to the guide too. I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Each site has a brief description and grid references linking to a map. The list is not exhaustive, and if your preferred site is not included, it is likely because I have not had the opportunity to visit it myself!
The maps I utilise are available at gridreferencefinder.com, and all links are regularly checked. However, please be aware that you may need to refresh the page or clear your browsing history if the map does not display correctly.
However, I soon encountered frustration with the “xx species recorded here” signs displayed by nature reserves and other locations, as the reality often failed to meet expectations.
The key distinction here is “recorded.”
Simply because a species has been recorded at a specific site does not guarantee its presence during an individual observation. Most of these records are compiled over an extended period and may only represent a single occurrence over a decade.
Therefore, an up-to-date inventory of resident species at a particular location was deemed necessary. Any encounters with fly-in species were considered an additional bonus.
So I’ve decided to share my personal experiences. I’ve created a comprehensive site guide based on my travels, starting with the beautiful New Forest. As I’ve had the chance to visit other amazing places, I’ve added them to the guide too. I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Each site has a brief description and grid references linking to a map. The list is not exhaustive, and if your preferred site is not included, it is likely because I have not had the opportunity to visit it myself!
The maps I utilise are available at gridreferencefinder.com, and all links are regularly checked. However, please be aware that you may need to refresh the page or clear your browsing history if the map does not display correctly.