The Pond in September
Garry Prescott, a volunteer at Charlton Down Nature Area, has started taking a series of aerial photographs to demonstrate how … Continue reading The Pond in September
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September Update 2024
I can’t believe it is September already. After six months, the scars left by rebuilding the pond in February have … Continue reading September Update 2024
Ruby Tiger Caterpillar
The Ruby Tiger Moth caterpillar (Phragmatobia fulginosa) has only been spotted once so far in the Charlton Down Nature Area. … Continue reading Ruby Tiger Caterpillar
Amber Snail
The Amber Snail (Succinea putris) has an uncommon elongate oval shape with a thin translucent shell through which you can … Continue reading Amber Snail
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
Banded White-lipped Snail
Banded White-lipped snails (Cepaea hortensis) are common at Charlton Down Nature Area. Useful Books and Links Land Snails in the … Continue reading Banded White-lipped Snail
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