Norfolk Hawker - another new dragonfly for Hertfordshire
A visit to Amwell on Thursday June 25th 2015 led Graham Canny to the discovery of yet another new species of Odonata for the county - a Norfolk Hawker, also known as the Green-eyed Hawker, Anaciaeshna isosceles.
As if this wasn't enough, Graham then immediately followed this by photographing the second Scarce Chaser, Libellula fulva, to be recorded in Hertfordshire this year, a male this time.
Scarce Chaser - a new dragonfly for Hertfordshire
This beautiful female Scarce Chaser, Libellula fulva was found and photographed by Barry Reed at Holycross Lake in Amwell NR on 5 June 2015.
This is a new species of dragonfly for Hertfordshire, the third in as many years.
Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians - second countywide survey
Countywide survey for mammals, amphibians and reptiles 2015-2024
We are inviting everyone with an interest to take part in this countywide survey to collect data to produce a new county atlas. Restrictions on fieldwork resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic have led to the survey being extended into 2024
The last organised county survey was started in 1970 and resulted in the publication of Michael Clark's book, Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles of Hertfordshire, in 2001.
HNHS Newsletter - January 2015
Read all the latest news including how to buy our new book Birds of Hertfordshire, all about the countywide mammals survey and a membership renewal reminder.
View the newsletter here.
Willow Emerald Damselflies breeding in Hertfordshire
There was much excitement in the summer when Darren Bast discovered Willow Emerald Damselflies (Lestes viridis) at Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust's Amwell nature reserve on 3 September this year. This was the first time they had been recorded in Hertfordshire.
Now after a great bit of detective work by Barry Reed and HMWT staff, we have proof that they are breeding.