Latest Leics & Rutland Dragonfly Sightings

This new book is published in late July and is now available to pre-order. It should prove to be an invaluable addition to any odonata enthusiasts' bookshelf.

Introduction: A completely new style of field guide combining for the first time a traditional identification guide and detailed site guide.

Quick ID Guide: A unique 14 page section with side by side comparison of each regular British species by family.

Species accounts: covers 46 species. All British breeding species receive a 2 page spread (vagrants receive a single pages) with specially commissioned artwork opposite concise species accounts.

Site Guide: featuring 94 of Britain's top dragonfly watching sites. All sites get at least a full page (some key sites such as Thurlsey Common in Surrey receive 2 pages) with full access details, species to look for, best time to visit and a site map.

Gazetteer: 95 pages of sites to visit in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The book is expertly illustrated by Leicestershire artist Andy Mackay. Here are a couple of sample illustrations to get you all in the mood...