Explore the diverse flora and fauna on the Downs from season to season through personal observations and photographs

Saturday, 7 Jun 2025

Common Swift

The first Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) of the summer on the Downs put in appearance this morning – well the first I have really noticed anyway. There was also a small flock of 6 or 7 Common Swift (Apus apus) swooping low over the main grassland area hawking insects. The insect list continues to swell. […]