<< back Oakerthorpe Nature Reserve Grid Ref: SK 39105540
List of Species
Common Name  
Azure Damselfly 
Blue-tailed Damselfly 
Brown Hawker 
Common Blue Damselfly 
Common Darter 
Large Red Damselfly 
Migrant Hawker 
Ruddy Darter 
Southern Hawker 

Owners:Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT)

Habitat:

Access:Park by the Five Barred Gate with DWT sign at SK 391555 off the B6013 Higham to Buckland Hollow Road.

Specialities:

Other Natural History interest in the summer

Associated Sites:Shaw Wood SK 385550 a Derbyshire Countryside Service woodland of two faces. One part is mature woodland (wonderful in spring with a carpet of Bluebells), the other on a restored colliery spoil heap. This wood is worth a wander in summer with views over South Wingfield Manor to a backdrop of warbler song. Ogston Reservoir SK375599 the birder's favourite destination, though quiet in mid summer, there is always a chance of something and the opportunity to add to the Dragonfly recording of the site.