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

Monday, 31 Aug 2026

Clouded Yellow butterfly

After some substantial rain in the past few days there was a refreshing greenness to the Downs again this morning. There were not many butterflies on the wing, with the count of Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina), most looking faded and worn, Small Heath and Small Copper all reaching only 8 or 9. These, together with […]