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

Wednesday, 25 Feb 2026

Green Shieldbug on a hazel catkin

The warmer weather continues and has coaxed more insects into awakening from their winter slumber. After the first sighting of the year yesterday of a single Brimstone butterfly my tally today was 14. Also found were several active Seven-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata), all on brambles. Turning over some of the bramble leaves I spotted what […]