Dragonflies in the spotlight

Along with bees, wasps, men with American-sounding names like Brad and Chas, something else I've never trusted are dragonflies.

Strange, really, because I can appreciate they're beautiful to look at - but they make me distinctly nervous.

I was interested in this news, then, that a big new survey is being launched, amid fears that they're under threat.

Suppose counting them might make a change from the birds, bees and the wildcats.