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

Wednesday, 12 Aug 2026

Black-tailed Aphideater hoverfly

By my reckoning this is Day 50 without rain – well a couple of spits and spots that didn’t last more than a minute hardly counted. Even the brambles are taking strain. These usually hardy plants have wilting, even dropping leaves, as their survival mode kicks in to ensure that all available resources are channeled […]