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
Silk Button Spangle Galls
Silk Button Spangle Galls are caused by the asexual generation of the gall wasp Neuroterus numismalis. Certain small solitary wasps … Continue reading Silk Button Spangle Galls
Spindle Fruits
Spindle (Euonymus europaeus) berries just have to be the most beautiful fruits of all the British native plants. It is … Continue reading Spindle Fruits
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
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
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
Frogs
Frogs (Rana temporaria) – we have plenty of them in the Charlton Down Nature Area but we don’t often see … Continue reading Frogs
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