Measuring almost 10cm ( 5 inches) long, a green and black dragonfly has been spotted in woodland in north Cumbria. Initial research around the internet by Naturearoundme.com indicates that it could be a female Southern Hawker ( Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly. But can you confirm our research? If our non-specialised research proves correct, then this sighting will be good … [Read more...] about Giant dragonfly found in north Cumbria
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Rare dragonfly returns to south Cumbria
After years of absence the first white-faced darters emerge at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve, near Kendal, in south Cumbria. The recurrence of this darter dragonfly is part of the Cumbria Wildlife Trusts three-year programme to re-introduce it to the area. It is hoped that these darters will now start to colonise the nature reserve. The moss has over the last 13 … [Read more...] about Rare dragonfly returns to south Cumbria
Cumbria First for Rare Dragonfly
South Cumbria will be the first to see the re-introduction of the rare white-faced darter dragonfly onto Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve, near Witherslack. Funded by Natural England, this is the first attempt to reintroduce the white-faced darter dragonfly anywhere in the UK. Cumbria Wildlife Trust is working with the British Dragonfly Society to secure the long-term … [Read more...] about Cumbria First for Rare Dragonfly
Podcast: Frozen River in North Cumbria
Three weeks of sub zero temperatures in parts of the UK have led to rivers and large stretches of water to start freezing. In north Cumbria large clumps of ice have started to form on the River Eden in Carlisle. Some of the more still areas of the river have started to ice over. Snaking it's way from high in the Eden Valley, the Eden is one of the major rivers in … [Read more...] about Podcast: Frozen River in North Cumbria
Skyline used at Whinlatter Forest
A brand new arrival is giving foresters a very big lift on the Forestry Commission estate at Whinlatter Forest in north Cumbria. It's a Skyline cable crane which is being used to clear an area of woodland at Hobcarton as part of the Forestry Commission's work to improve the country's Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). The machine is designed to extract … [Read more...] about Skyline used at Whinlatter Forest