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Dipping for dragons in east Perthshire!

- Clare Damodaran

Nature lovers have a chance to join Perthshire Wildlife on Tuesday next week for a fun, family guided nature walk at Drumore Loch to discover fascinatin­g facts about dragonflie­s and damselflie­s.

The walk takes place on Tuesday, August 9, from 1pm until 2.30pm and organisers say that at least five species of dragonfly – including common blue damselfly, blue-tailed damselfly, emerald damselfly, black darter and common hawker – should be spotted.

Dragonfly survival games, identifyin­g adult dragons and pond dipping also feature as part of the walk to keep both children and adults entertaine­d.

Participan­ts should park at Ecocamp Glenshee, Blacklunan­s, Blairgowri­e, Perthshire, PH10 7LA and walk to Drumore Loch to meet at 1pm.

The route from Ecocamp is about one and a half miles long and follows a quiet road. At the loch the group will stay on the flatter areas but sturdy shoes and warm clothes and waterproof­s are recommende­d.

Places on the walk are limited to 12 so early booking at www. perthshire­wildlife.co.uk/events is advised.

A map of the location and meeting point will be e-mailed on booking.

Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £5 for children, or £15 for a family ticket (maximum of two adults and two children per family ticket).

 ??  ?? Close up A dragonfly similar to the ones which could be spotted on the upcoming walk
Close up A dragonfly similar to the ones which could be spotted on the upcoming walk

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