Dragonflies and Damselflies spotted at Rutland Water

Sunday, 6 October 2024 09:20

Source: Tony Clarke on Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust Facebook page

An area of Rutland Water Nature Reserve at Egleton has been transformed by volunteers to allow better viewing of Dragonflies and Damselflies.

Seventeen species have already been spotted since Fran's Pond was officially opened on Friday. The areas had a walkway, bridge and viewing platform added to the site on the south side of the reserve.

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