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

Saturday, 23 May 2026

Common Carder Bee on Common Comfrey flower

With the temperature already hitting 20°C by 09:00, I returned from my walk today around the time I’d normally be starting out. Sunny again, but only a gentle breeze today, so much better conditions for insects on the wing. There were definitely more butterflies about, with Brimstone and Holly Blue still dominant, but an additional […]