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

Thursday, 30 Apr 2026

Gorse Shieldbug

Weather very similar to yesterday, but the wind not quite as strong. Butterfly numbers still not responding to the warm weather. Brimstone still the most numerous, then Holly Blue, a few Green Hairstreak, a single Small Copper, and the first Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) of the season. Oak trees yet again provided quite a number […]