Buff-tailed Bumblebee
The Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) is one of 26 species of bees and wasps that have been recorded in Charlton … Continue reading Buff-tailed Bumblebee
The value of our new pond
Although it is early days in the re-establishment of the flora and fauna in our newly re-constructed pond, we still … Continue reading The value of our new pond
Marbled White Butterfly
Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) imago. One of 34 species of butterfly and moth that have been recorded so far … Continue reading Marbled White Butterfly
Cow Parsley Flowers
Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) is at its very best right now in mid May at Charlton Down Nature Area. Whichever … Continue reading Cow Parsley Flowers
The Ash
There are several Ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior) in Charlton Down Nature Area. It is only one species out of 28 … Continue reading The Ash
In the Beginning
I thought people might be interested in some old photographs showing how the Charlton Down Nature Area looked when it … Continue reading In the Beginning
Common Blue Butterfly
Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) imago. One of the many types of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Common Blue Butterfly
Cherry Blossoms
The cherry blossoms have been beautiful this late April and early May. There are 5 cherry trees in the Charlton … Continue reading Cherry Blossoms
Site Layout
In the beginning there was simply a big agricultural field. That is in the 19th and most of the 20th … Continue reading Site Layout
Brown Argus Butterfly
Brown Argus (Aricia agestis). One of the many types of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded in Charlton … Continue reading Brown Argus Butterfly
Charlton Down Nature Area 