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

Wednesday, 5 Aug 2026

Holly Blue on Hemp-agrimony

A largely overcast and quite breezy morning so not too many insects on the wing. Most of the butterflies I saw flew up from their resting places, stirred into action by my close proximity. Meadow Brown now seems to be the dominant species, with both Gatekeeper and Chalk Hill Blue numbers seemingly on the decrease. […]