Migratory Dragonfly Partnership
Take Action
The MDP needs your help to contribute to the study of dragonfly migration! Click below to learn more about participating in MDP citizen science projects and joining our network of dedicated volunteers across North America.
Dragonfly Pond Watch
Collect seasonal information at local ponds to increase our knowledge of the timing and location of dragonfly migration across North America. These investigations will expand our understanding of the local life histories of migrant and resident populations. Learn more.
Migration Monitoring
Contribute your migration observations to advance our understanding about the frequency and timing of migratory flights and the behaviors exhibited by dragonflies during their epic journey. Track the fall and spring movement of the five focal species and submit data. Learn more.
Stable Isotopes
Stable isotopes of hydrogen in the dragonfloy wings and nymphal exuviae are being analyzed to investigate patterns of dragonfly movement north and south in North America. Contribute specimens to inform research into a dragonfly’s travels from the site where it developed and emerged. Learn more.
Resources
MDP Observations Map
Check out all the observations that have been submitted on this interactive map.
MDP E-Newsletters
Read current and past MDP e-newsletters.
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Migratory Dragonfly Partnership Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides more information about MDP. En Español aqui.
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Four Wings, Will Travel
An introduction to the natural history of North America’s migratory dragonflies. En Español aqui.
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Taking Flight
MDP’s citizen science newsletter for Winter 2013.
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2012 MDP Annual Report
Includes MDP’s 2012 accomplishments and updates to MDP projects.
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MDP Monitoring Protocols for Citizen Scientists
The protocols presented in this manual will enable citizens scientists to collect data related to the migratory behavior of dragonflies throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
