The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 48!

Today's episode focuses on the Scarce Yellow Sally. There are fewer pleasures greater than being out in nature, and rivers are a great source of that. For me, rivers were a great source of enjoyment in the pandemic as I know they were for a lot of people. When restrictions started easing here in the UK, Panshanger park became a place we visited often. On days where the weather was pristine, we would sit at the river's edge and just enjoy the environment. I knew that there was wildlife around. The possibility of kingfishers and perhaps even otters. Okay so both (particularly the latter) were incredibly unlikely given the presence of people enjoying the outdoors. But being able to observe the character of butterflies, bees and dragonflies along the waters edge was a privilege.



Today's episode is about a species that relies upon and is synonymous with healthy rivers, the Scarce Yellow Sally.

Joining me is Joe Chattell, as we put the spotlight on this mysterious stonefly.

Check out the resources below to learn more!

https://www.instagram.com/joechattell?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=emk0eWtwa2dpNjI1

Recording Riverflies

Introduction to Stoneflies

Contents

Meeting Sally... - Buglife Blog - Buglife

Scarce Yellow Sally - Buglife projects

John Davy-Bowker — Freshwater Biological Association

Craig Macadam — Freshwater Biological Association

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