Thu 23 Jul to Mon 31 Aug
Date: Daily 24 July – August 31
Times: between 10:30am - 3:30pm, book a 20 min ride at the admission desk
Place: departs from the Boat Jetty
Cost: £3 per person, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Wetland Centre admission tickets must be booked to attend this activity. Book in advance and save 10% here. www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/arundel/plan-your-visit/tickets
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Embark on a 20-minute guided boat trip and see the wetlands from a dragonfly’s point of view, gliding low across the water. As the quiet electric boat moves through winding waterways, peaceful reed beds, and open water meadows, you can watch dragonflies dart, hover, and patrol their space. In summer, you might spot species such as the Emperor dragonfly, the curious Southern hawker, and the fast-moving Migrant hawker, while the Brown hawker blends into the plants along the banks.
Closer to the surface, look out for the Four-spotted chaser resting on reeds or the Broad-bodied chaser catching the sunlight with its colourful wings. With a guide leading the way, you’ll learn about these dragonflies, where they live, and how they grow. Alongside dragonflies, you may also see waders, reed warblers, and fish, making this a calm and fascinating way to explore wetland life from a different perspective...
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