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

Monday, 19 Oct 2026

Strawberry Snail

A moist morning on the Downs, with a heavy dew and water dripping from the trees, and in places just a hint of a rising mist. Not the best conditions for finding insects.     Nevertheless, I added another mirid bug to my Downs list, finding a Hazel Bug (Pantilius tunicatus) on some hazel catkins. […]