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

Thursday, 8 Oct 2026

male Marmalade Hoverfly

The first morning with a truly autumnal feel to it. I put on a light sweater rather reluctantly, but it was definitely needed when the wind blew. In my last report I posted an image of a female, while today it is a male Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus). It seems to be the most abundant […]