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Emerald damselfly
The metallic-green Emerald damselfly can be seen from June to September around ponds, lakes, ditches and canals. Unlike other damselflies, it holds its wings half-open when perched.
Willow emerald damselfly
A recent colonist to South East England, the metallic-green Willow emerald damselfly spends much of its time in the willow and alder trees that overhang ponds, lakes and canals.
Downy emerald
This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.
Large emerald
This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.
Trust secures funding for two key sites in Derbyshire
Funded has been secured to improve the visitor experience at two of its most loved sites in Derbyshire; Wye Valley just off the Monsal Trail and The Whistlestop Café in Matlock Bath.
Endangered crayfish ‘shell-ebrate’ move to new Ark sites
A series of major translocations of white-clawed crayfish have successfully taken place at sites across Derbyshire as part of a project to protect the rare and endangered species.
Lathkill Dale sighting reported by Nick Pearce
Dipper with ring on right foot upstream from the bridge on road down from Over Haddon.
Book Review by Nick Brown, Wildlife Officer - Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Wilding by Isabella Tree (Picador, hardback, 2018)
Book Review by Nick Brown, Wildlife Officer - Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Swifts in a Tower by David Lack. Updated edition by Unicorn Press 2018.
Book Review by Nick Brown, Wildlife Officer - Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
How to be an Urban Birder by David Lindo (Princeton, paperback, 2018). £14.99.