Dragonfly id book (1 Viewer)

Karl J

Well-known member

• May 7, 2003

• #1

I've looked at a couple in town bookshops but couldn't find anyone who has actually put one to any practical use.

So ....can anyone recommend a good dragonfly id book ?

 

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Darrell Clegg

Well-known member

• May 7, 2003

• #2

Carlos

Two spring to mind

Brooks, Steve Lewington Richard
Field guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of Britain and Ireland

Powell Dan
Guide to dragonflies of Great Britain


Both are excellent books. The Brooks, Lewington work just shades it in my opinion as the illustrations are more technical, and the maps more detailed. Having said that the book by Dan Powell conveys a sense of jizz that is essential in differentiating some species and is clearly the work of someone who has drawn the species from experience.

I personally take both out with me!!

Darrell

 

jeff

Well-known member

• May 7, 2003

• #3

These are book suggestions by the british dragonfly society, I think they also get commission on any online purchases made.

http://www.nhbs.com/xchange/books/bds.html

 

Karl J

Well-known member

• May 7, 2003

• #4

Jeff / Darrell
Thanks for those, haven't actually come across either of them so I've taken note and will check into them over the weekend.

May possibly require a visit to the library I think.

 

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gordon hamlett

Well-known member

• May 8, 2003

• #5

Among my drag-loving friends, the Lewington one is the one used more in the field - the pictures are absolutely superb. Dan Powell's style is looser and concentrates more on jizz and behaviour

Gordon

 

Richard Ford

BF Member

• May 8, 2003

• #6

Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland
by Steve Brooks is excellent.

I have just got into Dragonflies last season and this book has everything you need.
Even has a little revue there from our Surrey birder.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0953139905/digitawildlib-21/026-9967533-5661212

Rich

 

Colin

Axeman (Retired)

• May 8, 2003

• #7

Carlos,
I simply echo Darrell's post. I use those two.

Colin

 

Karl J

Well-known member

• May 8, 2003

• #8

Thanks again, hoping to get time between drops tomorrow to get to library.
Brooks pub. is in stock so I'll take a look.

 

Karl J

Well-known member

• May 10, 2003

• #9

redwing said:

Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland
by Steve Brooks is excellent.

Rich

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.... yep .... it is.

Picked it up this morning & field tested this afternoon.


Thanks to all for the advice