The Dragonfly Diaries

Britain is home to some 40 species of dragonfly – an insect of primeval beauty and aerobatic grace. Dodds shares his quirky fascination for these remarkable creatures, and combines fascinating descriptions with a diary chronicling the ups and downs of establishing Britain’s first public dragonfly sanctuary. This book is a must for nature buffs.

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Britain is home to some forty species of dragonfly, and public interest in their plight is high right now thanks to their primeval beauty, aerobatic grace and a growing realisation of their importance for water eco-systems. In ‘The Dragonfly Diaries’, Ruary Mackenzie Dodds shares his quirky fascination for these remarkable creatures over the 25 years he has been photographing and working with them. Combining fascinating description of the lives of dragonflies, with a diary chronicling the ups and downs of establishing Britain’s first public dragonfly sanctuary, ‘The Dragonfly Diaries’ is a must for nature buffs and for anyone who wants to be inspired by the resolve and dedication of a man on a mission to save these critically important insects.