'Black Darter: A Dragonfly Safari' photography exhibition
An outdoor dragonfly photography exhibition by renowned wildlife and landscape photographer Andrew Fusek Peters.
The dragonfly photography exhibition
For eight years, Andrew has been trailing the Black Darter dragonfly across the upland habitat of the Long Mynd, Shropshire. Photographing the Black Darter from dawn through to dusk, he captures the intricate detail of this endangered dragonfly, drenched in dew or silhouetted by sunlight.
Enjoy these magical images in the stunning wetland surroundings of WWT Caerlaverock, a site officially recognised as a 'dragonfly hotspot' by British Dragonfly Society. Combine your visit with a day of wetland exploration during our Dragonfly Festival, a celebration of these fascinating insects in summer.
The black darter dragonfly
At 29-34mm long, the black darter (Sympetrum danae) is the UK’s smallest dragonfly and a specialist of peat moss, moorland and heathland habitats, often flying in late summer between July and September. Laying its eggs in shallow bog pools, the black darter dragonfly is reliant on wetland habitat for its survival.
Meet the photographer: Andrew Fusek Peters
Andrew Fusek Peters is a wildlife and landscape photographer, who has been photographing wildlife across Shropshire and the UK for the last 13 years. His work regularly appears in the national media and he was awarded Highly Commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 for his photograph of a black darter dragonfly under the Milky Way.
Plan your visit to WWT Caerlaverock
'Black Darter: A Dragonfly Safari' photography exhibition is coming to WWT Caerlaverock as part of the Dragonfly Festival. The exhibition will be available to view Thursday to Saturday from 2 July to Saturday 29 August 2026, 10am to 5pm (last entry 4pm) and is included with admission or free to WWT members.
Find out everything you need to know, including directions, admission prices, facilities, accessibility and more on our Plan Your Visit page. Ready to visit? Save some time and book your tickets online.
