Dragonflies emerge from a one-year-old pond in Hitchin
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Dragonflies emerge from a one-year-old pond in Hitchin

4 Jul 2026 · Originally published 4 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Country diary: Our pond is a year old – already dragonflies are emerging | Nic Wilson
A year after being filled, a garden pond in Hitchin has become a thriving habitat for broad-bodied chaser dragonflies. The presence of larval casings and nymphs confirms that the pond is successfully supporting a new generation of insects, providing a vital food source for local wildlife like sparrows.
Source: Guardian Env Hertfordshire
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