Home Dragonflies Damselflies Links Blog Contact Welcome to Hampshire Dragonflies My name is Paul Ritchie and I am an amateur photographer and wildlife enthusiast who is passionate about Dragonflies. Over the past few years I've developed a deep fascination and respect for these beautiful insects, spending many hours hunting and photographing them in their natural habitats. Luckily we are blessed with a fine selection of species here in Hampshire with The New Forest in particular nationally recognised as a stronghold. New Forest Dragonfly Locations My passion does not restrict me to Hampshire alone. Indeed to do so would be churlish and prevent me from observing and photographing dragonflies in different habitats, such as the heaths and rivers of Dorset,, Berkshire, and Surrey or the flooded plains of the Somerset Levels. It is therefore my intention to build a working knowledge of the best sites in the UK where these beautiful creatures can be observed and share my discoveries for other enthusiasts to enjoy. Dragonfly Galleries Damselfly Galleries There are still a great deal of locations for me to discover and several species I've yet to encounter, so this site is far from comprehensive, however I do keep a blog which is updated frequently during the season where you can follow my progress as I continue my journey of discovery. .