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HOBBIES & ACTIVITIES Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust This summer search for the fierce flying jewels of our skies. Listen for the fast whirling of wings when you’re near a river, pond or lake, or even in a woodland glade or garden. It could be one of the fiercest predators of our skies: the dragonfly. Dragonflies are masters of flight. They duck and turn in pursuit of their small insect prey. Then dart, slow down, hover and move onwards again. They are iridescent and colourful and have been around since before the dinosaurs. There are 23 species of dragonfly in the UK and they are found in almost every habitat. Several species travel a long way away from water to feed in gardens, fields and woodland edges. You might even see them resting on your clothes line. One of the greatest wanderers is the migrant hawker. Look for them hunting along sheltered hedgerows in August and September. Common darter Amy Lewis Blue-tailed damselfly Geoff Trinder Damselflies are closely related to dragonflies but they are dainty and have thinner bodies. As a general rule, the damselfly rests with wings folded, while the stockier dragonfly keeps its wings spread outwards. There are 17 species of damselfly in the UK. The earliest damselflies are on the wing by early May. The last dragonfly of the year might still be flying on a warm October day. The highest number of species found is during July and August. Like most insects, dragonflies are at their most active in warm sunny conditions, so pick your day wisely. Binoculars will come in handy, as most will fly off if you get too close. And of course, take care at the water’s edge. Both dragon and damselflies are reliant on water for their reproduction. In fact the jewel-coloured adults we see only emerge for a small part of their whole life cycle. Most of their lives are spent under the water in lakes, ponds and streams as larvae or ‘nymphs’. Unlike a caterpillar completely transforming into a butterfly; dragonflies don’t undergo a complete metamorphosis. 44 <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2018</strong>
Get close to nature with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Introduction to Dragonflies & Damselflies Sunday 22 July, Monday 23 July, Sunday 26 August and Monday 27 August, 10am-4pm, Gibraltar Point Meet the local expert at this drop-in event at Gibraltar Point and learn how to identify damselflies and dragonflies. There will also be craft activities for younger visitors including making your own dragonfly. No booking necessary. Pop in at any time between 10am and 4pm to The Old Coastguard Station at Gibraltar Point, Skegness, PE24 4SU Messingham Sand Quarry Open Day Thursday 9 August, 10am-4pm Discover this varied nature reserve of open water, wood, marsh and heath. Plus pond dipping and other attractions! Meet us in the car park at the reserve on the B1400 Messingham to Kirton-in- Lindsey road. Wild-Time: Underwater Nursery Friday 10 August, 11am-3pm, Gibraltar Point Join us for a family-fun day at Gibraltar Point. Please wear waterproof shoes or wellies. £3 per child Sign in at the Old Coastguard Station, Gibraltar Point, Skegness, PE24 4SU Family Fun Day Friday 17 August, 11am-3pm, Friday 17 August, Rimac Nature Reserve Make some wild memories at our free drop-in family fun day. Open to all! Drop by any time between 11am - 3pm. Rimac Nature Reserve, Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes Saltfleetby, Louth, nearest postcode LN11 7TS Sea Dipping Saturday 18 August, 3pm-5pm, Anderby Creek Ever wondered what lives under the waves of the North Sea? Come and find us on the beach at Anderby Creek, PE24 5XW LEFT: Migrant Hawker. RIGHT: Broad bodied chasertop and four spotted chaser Les Binns Instead, they shed their ‘nymph’ skin before becoming an adult and flying away from their watery juvenile home. This can happen between 8 and 17 times depending on species and conditions. They will spend between 1 and 5 years living underwater. Far longer than the few months we see them as adults in the summer time. For more events please visit: www.lincstrust.org.uk/events www.mollysguide.co.uk 45
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