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

Friday, 31 Jul 2026

Hornet Hoverfly on Hemp-agrimony

The last day of a month with not a drop of rain and the parched conditions seem to be keeping insect numbers depressed. Apart from butterflies and the prominent pollinators, bees and hoverflies, there is little to be seen other than ladybirds and aphids. There are still good numbers of butterflies with Gatekeeper and Chalk […]