British Dragonfly Society, registered charity: 800196. Patron: Sir David Attenborough.
We are the world’s largest dragonfly conservation organisation and our mission is to promote the study, recording and conservation of dragonflies and their wetland habitats.
Dragonflies and damselflies are spectacular aerial insects: voracious hunters that have inhabited Earth for 350 million years. They are excellent bio-indicators of the health of our wetland habitats and important ambassadors for all the wonderful wildlife that shares their wetland homes. They are also symbols of luck and courage, capturing the imagination for thousands of years. However, approximately one-third of the UK’s 42 resident species are rare or under threat. We are working to change that.
