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Date: Wed, 24th June 2026
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Category: Survey
Location: Soldiers Road entrance to Hartland Moor, Soldiers Road, nr. Stoborough Green, BH20 5DU
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Odonata & Pond Survey – Hartland Moor
Contact: Darren
Phone: 07779 440475
Email: Darren.Cook@nationaltrust.org.uk
Photo above: Southern damselfly (credits: Gen Crisford)
This survey is the part of a series of surveys that will take place this year within the Purbeck Heaths NNR Grazing Unit (Arne, Hartland, Slepe and Stoborough). The surveys form part of the Purbeck Heaths Grazing Unit Monitoring Plan and the primary focus is to collect data to help us to assess changes in species diversity and distribution over time.
The primary aim of this event will be pond surveys on Hartland Moor, focusing on the target species: Odonata (dragonflies & damselflies), pondweed leafhopper, raft spider, water vole, bladderworts and pillwort. They are ideal for both experienced Odonata/pond enthusiasts and those who are relatively new to wildlife recording and identification.
If there is enough time then the secondary aims will either be to carry out a transect survey for southern damselfly in the Fen Arm or carry out bare ground invertebrate searches around Great Knoll.
If you hope to join this survey, please make sure to sign up for this survey below, and:
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the day, including sun protection
- Take your binoculars and Odonata ID books/ sheets
- Take your own lunch , snacks and plenty of water for the day
For any questions about this survey, please contact Darren: Darren.Cook@nationaltrust.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you!
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Address: Soldiers Road entrance to Hartland Moor Soldiers Road, nr. Stoborough Green, BH20 5DU
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