Site Condition Monitoring of dragonflies on Loch aí Mhuilinn SSSI - 2010

The breeding of 7 species of Odonata was confirmed on the site, 8 species were recorded in total. This is one less species than was recorded in the 2002 SCM but this survey has 5 more species with confirmed breeding. All the species found are common species and widespread all over the Highlands. No rare or uncommon species were recorded. This is unsurprising as their specific breeding habitat was not present on site, however they will no doubt be breeding in suitable habitat nearby.

The site is in good condition in relation to its notified feature (Odonata). A good number of larvae were found for most of the species and this multiplied by suitable habitat on site and large populations of these species surrounding the site means that there is a good breeding population and regular 'topping up' of the siteís population from other, nearby breeding sites. It is highly likely that all 9 species recorded in the 2002 SCM are breeding on the site. The habitat for Odonata on site is in good condition with no threats to it.
Note that duplicates of some or all records may be held by other data providers such as British Dragonfly Society & Highland Biological Recording Group.