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

Thursday, 28 May 2026

The record May temperatures continued, with a slightly stronger breeze to take the edge off the heat. Not that the butterflies noticed, with only Brimstone about in any great numbers. There were a few Speckled Wood and Small Heath, a couple of Common Blue, and one each of Painted Lady and Grizzled Skipper. Staying with […]