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

Monday, 6 Oct 2025

male Batman Hoverfly on a Norwegian Maple leaf

It looks like ‘Fall’ has started. After some rain and very strong winds in the last few days the ground is becoming covered in leaves. It is a great time of year for spider webs too, as the low angle sun picks them out very well.       By far the most common insect […]