7-Spot Ladybird
The 7-Spot Ladybird (Coccinella 7-punctata) is one of our native British species and one of 8 types of ladybird and … Continue reading 7-Spot Ladybird
Author: winderjssc
A volunteer helper at the Charlton Down Nature Area in Dorset using a life-long interest in natural history to help improve the biodiversity and amenity value of the site. Enthusiastic about the natural world right on our doorstep, and working to enable all visitors to enjoy, learn, and appreciate the value of wilder places. Jessica writes the Charlton Down Nature Area website and blog at https://charltondownnaturearea.uk and Jessica's Nature Blog at https://natureinfocus.blog.
Red Admiral Butterfly
Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) imago. One of the 38 types of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Red Admiral Butterfly
Ragged Robin Flowers
Ragged Robin flowers (Silene flos-cuculi) with their divided pink petals are one of 69 flowering plants, not including the trees, … Continue reading Ragged Robin Flowers
April Update 2024
Posted retrospectively Text previously posted in Charlton Down Nature Area and Orchard Facebook page. So what’s happening in the Nature … Continue reading April Update 2024
Moss 1
There are several species of moss growing in Charlton Down Nature Area, and they can generally be found on the … Continue reading Moss 1
Meadow Brown Butterfly
Meadow Brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) imago. These images were taken last year in 2023. This year one individual has already … Continue reading Meadow Brown Butterfly
Lichens 1
Lichens are a strange kind of organism and they are often overlooked. They represent a unique combination of two or … Continue reading Lichens 1
Small Skipper Butterfly
Small Skipper butterfly (Thymelicus sylvestris) imago. One of the 37 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Small Skipper Butterfly
Cocksfoot Grass
Cocksfoot grass (Dactylis glomerata) is common in Charlton Down Nature Area but it is only one of many grass species. … Continue reading Cocksfoot Grass
Peacock Butterfly
Peacock butterfly (Aglais io) imago. One of the 37 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera), and 1 of 172 species … Continue reading Peacock Butterfly
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