Black Lake Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Black Lake is a nature reserve in Delamere Forest, Cheshire, England. It lies in the southwestern corner of the forest, just south of the Manchester–Chester railway. It is managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust on behalf of the Forestry Commission, and as a Site of Special Scientific Interest is monitored by Natural England. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Common darter
The common darter, a dragonfly from the Libellulidae family, is native to Eurasia and particularly prevalent in Europe. You will frequently encounter these dragonflies around various water bodies, favoring still waters like ponds and lakes.
Insects
Four-spotted chaser
The Libellula quadrimaculata, commonly known as the four-spotted chaser in Europe and the four-spotted skimmer in North America, is a dragonfly belonging to the Libellulidae family. These remarkable insects are found across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Insects
Sympetrum danae
Sympetrum danae, commonly known as the black darter or black meadowhawk, is a fascinating species of dragonfly found across northern Europe, Asia, and North America. In the UK, it holds the distinction of being the smallest resident dragonfly, measuring around 30 mm in...
Insects
Common bluet
Enallagma cyathigerum, commonly known as the Azure Damselfly, is a species with a wide distribution across the Palearctic region, including Russia, Europe, and South Korea. These damselflies are vital to aquatic ecosystems and serve as sensitive indicators of...
Insects
Large red damselfly
The Large Red Damselfly, scientifically known as *Pyrrhosoma nymphula*, is a captivating species belonging to the Coenagrionidae family. Predominantly found across Europe, this species also inhabits parts of Northern Africa and Western Asia.
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