Hairy Shieldbug

The Hairy Shieldbug (Dolycoris baccarum) is one of 6 different types of shieldbug, and one of 171 different species of … Continue reading Hairy Shieldbug

BIRDS, NATURE, POND, SPRING

Mallard Ducks

Mallard Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) are some of the easiest birds to identify and very common on all kinds of water … Continue reading Mallard Ducks

AUTUMN, LEAVES, NATURE, TREES & SHRUBS

November Colours 1

The colours of the changing leaves in Autumn at Charlton Down Nature Area can be spectacular, especially on a sunny … Continue reading November Colours 1

AMPHIBIANS, NATURE, POND, SPRING

Frogs

Frogs (Rana temporaria) – we have plenty of them in the Charlton Down Nature Area but we don’t often see … Continue reading Frogs