Dragonfly Ponds at Kielder Dam

Two dragonfly ponds were constructed on the 4th of May 2006.  These ponds are located in a field that is grazed by cattle and ponies to improve species diversity but have been fenced off for protection.  They are shallow ponds with islands and large rocks for basking invertebrates.  The resident snipe made use of them in spring 2006.  They are developing well, with frog and toad spawn recorded in them in spring 2007.

Lead partner

Northumbrian Water Limited

Other partners

Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Stephen Comber, Regional grazing co-ordinator, Kielder Organic meats (their cattle graze site), Moorland Mousie Trust

Action plans that the project helps to deliver

Ponds, lakes and reservoirs

Start date

May 2006

End date

May 2006

Funded by

Northumbrian Water Limited

Who to contact for further information

Kelly Hollings
kelly.hollings@nwl.co.uk
Tel: 01434 250 320