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

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Striped Shieldbug

Despite it being a warm, sunny day with only light winds there were still not many butterflies to be seen. For the first time Brimstone was not the most numerous, that honour went to Holly Blue. Apart from these two I saw just one each of Speckled Wood, Green Hairstreak and Small Heath. One day-flying […]