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

Friday, 24 Oct 2025

Common Striped Woodlouse on an old fence post

There is a distinctly autumnal look to the Downs now.     I encountered a large mixed bird foraging party this morning, comprising Great Tit, Blue Tit and Long-tailed Tit. Jays are still very conspicuous as they build up their winter nut stocks. Yet another new species for the Downs, having previously found it at […]