For Argyll

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), the body which manages the Loch Leven
National Nature Reserve, is inviting people to join reserve staff for an
afternoon of damsels and dragons this week.

We all know summer has arrived when blue flashes dance erratically above local
ponds, weaving intricate patterns in the air. Ponds provide excellent habitat
for damsel and dragonflies to develop through their fascinating life cycles.
From aquatic larvae, to elegant adults these creatures live a short-lived and
often frantic life where breeding is the ultimate aim. Loch Leven is a
stronghold for some of our Scottish species and SNH is holding an event on
Saturday 12 July from 12-4pm to celebrate them.

The reserve has various ponds that are breeding sites for a selection of
species, including the common darter and the blue-tailed damselfly. SNH is
inviting anyone with an interest to come along to Burleigh Sands on Saturday to
take a closer look at one of these sites and to view the habits of this
fascinating group of insects. Visitors can expect to see some early nymphs
starting out life as fierce aquatic predators, as well as striking adults with
their master aviation skills flitting overhead.

To book your place on this event contact SNH reserve staff on 01577 864439 as
soon as possible. This day is open to all but children must be accompanied by an
adult. Please bring your own lunch.