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New records of six protected or/and rare dragonfly species (Leucorrhinia caudalis, L. albifrons, Cordulegaster boltonii, Erythromma lindeni, Aeshna juncea and A. affinis) from western Poland have been described. The characterisation of habitats includes short remarks to the hydrological situation with regard to changing climate followed by fluctuations of water levels. The possible consequences for the habitat quality and for the dragonfly species are discussed.