Dragonfly Ireland 2019 - 2024
Dragonfly Ireland 2019 – 2024 is an all-Ireland survey run jointly by the National Biodiversity Data Centre and by the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording in Northern Ireland. The project is funded by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency. The survey's goals are to collect and validate Dragonfly and Damselfly species records contributing towards a 2024 Dragonfly Ireland Atlas. The project also aims to assess of the value of Dragonflies and Damselflies as bio-indicators of freshwater habitat quality and climate change.
Aim
To collect and validate Dragonfly and Damselfly species records from Citizen Scientists and expert surveyors, contributing towards a 2024 Dragonfly Ireland Atlas. The project also aims to assess of the value of Dragonflies and Damselflies as bio-indicators of freshwater habitat quality and climate change.
How to participate
Anyone resident in or visiting Ireland or Northern Ireland can take part. We ask you to submit a date, location and photo or description for each dragonfly or damselfy you record. You can also take part in site-based monitoring surveys in our Dragonfly Recorder and Dragonfly Monitor monitoring schemes. All information and resources required to take part are availabel on our Dragonfly Ireland web pages.
Needed equipment
Your eyes!... and a camera / smartphone to take a photo is really useful. Records can be submitted via smartphone or online.
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