Dragonfly and Damselfly Recording Group

Following the success of the Odonata surveys at Studland, Rempstone, Hartland, Arne and Stoborough over the last two years, there is a lot of enthusiasm to expand these surveys across the Purbeck Heaths NNR and into the Wareham Arc.

The survey method focusses on timed counts of all Odonata, as well as other target pond species such as Pondweed Leafhopper, Pillwort and Bladderworts.  

Join us as we explore some new and exciting territories across the Purbeck Heaths NNR and Wareham Arc landscape.

Existing expertise is always very welcome but not essential. We run training events each year and our experienced volunteers are always happy to help you learn ‘on the job’.  

Independent surveys will also be encouraged at the registered and prior-agreed survey sites, with data collected each month.

The Purbeck Natural History Forum works with a group of partners