The Ladybird Trail

Walks, England, Greater London, City of Westminster

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  • We'll start our walk at the Italian Gardens cafe.

    Step 1: We'll start our walk at the Italian Gardens cafe.

  • With our backs to the cafe, we'll walk towards the fountains, and head into the water gardens through the left-hand gate.

    Step 2: With our backs to the cafe, we'll walk towards the fountains, and head into the water gardens through the left-hand gate.

  • As we near the water, we'll see some plants growing in the basins. Let's have a closer look!

    Step 3: As we near the water, we'll see some plants growing in the basins. Let's have a closer look!

  • Water plants are brilliant for attracting wildlife. Dragonflies and damselflies rest on the leaves and lay their eggs in the water.

    Step 4: Water plants are brilliant for attracting wildlife. Dragonflies and damselflies rest on the leaves and lay their eggs in the water.

  • Can you spot any dragonflies or damselflies  flying in the air or resting on the leaves? What other flying things can you see?

    Step 5: Can you spot any dragonflies or damselflies flying in the air or resting on the leaves? What other flying things can you see?

  • Did you know, dragonflies have four wings that they can move independently? This makes them master aviators!

    Step 6: Did you know, dragonflies have four wings that they can move independently? This makes them master aviators!

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