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

Tuesday, 1 Sep 2026

Southern Oak Bush-cricket

Meadow Brown is no longer the dominant butterfly species. That honour now goes to Small Copper, with all 8 that I noted being very fresh-looking individuals, whereas the 5 Meadow Brown were worn and faded. Apart from these two I saw 4 Small White, 3 Common Blue, 2 Small Heath and a single Brown Argus […]