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

Wednesday, 22 Oct 2025

Birch Shieldbug on a Common Dogwood lead

Jays, usually quite secretive birds that remain unobtrusive skulking around the canopies of oak trees, are much more prominent now and can be seen flying out in the open. They are busy preparing their winter food cache, predominantly acorns, but will also collect beech mast, hazelnuts and sweet chestnuts. There was another new fly added […]