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

Tuesday, 21 Apr 2026

Early Mining Bee

Weather was similar to yesterday but gradually clouding over while I was out. Total butterfly count was 7, yet oddly there were 6 species seen. There were 2 Green-veined White (Pieris napi) and 1 each of Brimstone, Small White, Holly Blue, Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) and a first of the season Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas). […]