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    The Dragonfly Diaries : The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary: The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary
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    The Dragonfly Diaries : The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary: The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary
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    The Dragonfly Diaries : The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary: The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary

    By Ruary Mackenzie Dodds

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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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSaraband
    Release dateMay 22, 2014
    ISBN9781908643568
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    The Dragonfly Diaries : The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary: The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary
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    Ruary Mackenzie Dodds

    Ruary Mackenzie Dodds is one of the country’s leading experts on dragonflies. He is in great demand to share his expertise and enthusiasm with radio and TV audiences, and is a regular contributor to BBC programmes such as Countryfile, Springwatch and Nature Detectives. Ruary has also written ‘Aberfeldy: The History of a Highland Community’ and a historical novel, ‘Luc de Fontanac’s War’.

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    • 5/5
      This is a beautifully written and utterly fascinating account of the author's passion for dragonflies and his accidental career in dragonfly conservation. His enthusiasm for dragonflies and conservation is infectious, and his account of the fortunes of the sanctuary is by turns humorous, joyous and poignant. Highly recommended.
    • 5/5
      This is a beautifully written and utterly fascinating account of the author's passion for dragonflies and his accidental career in dragonfly conservation. His enthusiasm for dragonflies and conservation is infectious, and his account of the fortunes of the sanctuary is by turns humorous, joyous and poignant. Highly recommended.