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We're not yet clear what this dragon's diet consists of, so it's unclear if a growth in numbers might impact other wildlife. Our researchers are keeping a close eye on this. In the meantime: watch your step! They seem to be resilient, but probably don't want to be stepped on.

We have recorded this species before - this delightful tiny black dragon seems to be comfortable nesting at pavement level, where it builds its eye-catching red or orange circular nest. The population density seems to be growing steadily.

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We spotted a delightful example of this on the Mile End Road where this more recent large green dragon has chosen to make its home on the ground floor window of the same building as this much smaller bonded pair, above on the first floor bay window. Delightful!

One of the key rules of dragon-twitching is "if you spot one dragon, keep looking." Dragons are sociable creatures, and the conditions which attract one dragon will likely attract others too.

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Small Noble Grey perching on one of the statues at Hampton Court Palace. Many thanks to dragon-twitcher Scruff Cheetah (scruff.bskyb.social) who both spotted it, snapped a photo, and then consulted a spotter's guide to be certain of the genus.

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Our experts returned with much better cameras this time, so here is the beastie in all its glory. Many thanks to @mirandapencil for her help recording it.

We originally reported this singular dragon nesting at the Mug House pub, Tooley Street, over 5 years ago, but in the low light conditions it wasn't possible to do this dragon justice.

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However, the theory is that a few centuries in a polluted city prompted evolution to a colourway which camouflages better with the surroundings. They still retain a flash of red on each wing, and are a unique breed found only in London - as far as we know.

This breed evolved directly from the ddraig goch (Welsh Red) species which was brought to London by the Tudors as part of the menagerie of Royal beasts.

This breeding pair was spotted on the London Magistrate's Court, near Bank station - an especially dense habitat for London dragons. The most famous Red-Tipped Londiniums are the larger ones which work as guards for the City of London.