Downland Collection (#2)

The road through North Lancing, West Sussex showing the Sussex downs ( hills ) 1931

Wild Basil (Clinopodium vulgare) flowering, growing on chalk downland, Romania, June

Weld (Reseda luteola) flowering, growing on chalk downland, North Downs, Kent, England, June

Greater Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) flowering, growing on chalk grassland, North Downs, Kent, England, June

Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) flowering, growing on chalk grassland, North Downs, Kent, England, June

Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis) flowering, growing on chalk downland, North Downs, Kent, England, June

Marbled White (Melanargia galathea) adult, roosting on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) flower, on chalk grassland at dawn, North Downs, Kent, England, July

Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) close-up of two flowerspikes, growing on chalk grassland, North Downs, Kent, England, June

Wheat crop in young ear on a bright summer day with blue sky and clouds near West Woodhay, Berkshire, England, June

Wheat crop in ripening ear on a bright summer day with blue sky and clouds near West Woodhay, Berkshire, England, July

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Common Poppies - growing wild on chalk downland in Wiltshire, England in early July. (Papaver sp.) Date:

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Common Poppies - growing wild on chalk downland in Wiltshire, England in early July. (Papaver sp.) Date:

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Greater Knapweed - growing along the edge of a field of wild Common Poppies (Papaver sp.) on chalk downland in Wiltshire, England in early July. (Centaurea scabiosa) Date:

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Greater Knapweed - growing along the edge of a field of wild Common Poppies (Papaver sp.) on chalk downland in Wiltshire, England in early July (Centaurea scabiosa) Date:

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Greater Knapweed - growing along the edge of a field of wild Common Poppies (Papaver sp.) on chalk downland in Wiltshire, England in early July (Centaurea scabiosa) Date:

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Common Poppies - growing wild on chalk downland in Wiltshire, England in early July. (Papaver sp.) Date:

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Greater Knapweed - growing along the edge of a field of wild Common Poppies (Papaver sp.) on chalk downland in Wiltshire, England in early July. (Centaurea scabiosa) Date:

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Greater Knapweed - growing along the edge of a field of wild Common Poppies (Papaver sp.) on chalk downland in Wiltshire, England in early July. (Centaurea scabiosa) Date:

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Field Fleawort - on chalk downland (Tephroseris integrifolia ssp. in) Date:

Bluebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, flowering, in hazel woodland habitat, Berkshire Downs, England, May

Common Twayblade, Neottia ovata, flowering, West Berkshire, England, May

Burnt Orchid (Orchis ustulata) flowering, growing in chalk downland habitat, Knocking Hoe N. N. R
Burnt Orchid (Orchis ustulata) flowering, growing in chalk downland habitat, Knocking Hoe N.N.R. Bedfordshire, England, May

Newly planted vineyard, Rathfinny Estate, Alfriston, South Downs, East Sussex, England, May

Quiet country lane with verges and hedgerows on chalk, Shipton Bellinger, Salisbury Plain, Hampshire, England, July

View of chalk downland habitat, looking north from chalk scarp, Martin Down National Nature Reserve, Hampshire, England, July

Old track on chalk downland, with wildflowers and wide shrub-rich hedges, Sovell Down, Dorset, England, June

View over trees towards village and farmland from chalk escarpment, Fulking, South Downs, West Sussex, England, June

Walkers standing at viewpoint overlooking village and farmland, looking towards Fulking, Devils Dyke, South Downs, West Sussex, England, October

View of V-shaped dry valley habitat with walkers, Devils Dyke, South Downs, West Sussex, England, October

Viewpoint overlooking farmland and village, looking towards Poynings, Devils Dyke, South Downs, West Sussex, England, October

View of trees and farmland from chalk hill, looking from Wolstonbury Hill, South Downs N. P. West Sussex, England, June
View of trees and farmland from chalk hill, looking from Wolstonbury Hill, South Downs N.P. West Sussex, England, June

View of village and farmland from chalk escarpment, Fulking, South Downs, West Sussex, England, June

View of V-shaped dry valley habitat, Devils Dyke, South Downs, West Sussex, England, October

View of chalk escarpment overlooking village and farmland, Fulking, South Downs, West Sussex, England, June

Steps leading from The Devils Kneading Trough at sunset, looking towards Ashford, Wye Downs, North Downs, Kent, England, March

Sunbeams illuminating fields in rural landscape, near Ashford, North Downs, Kent, England, March

Lady Orchid (Orchis purpurea) close-up of flower, Denge Wood, North Downs, Kent, England, May

Lady Orchid (Orchis purpurea) flowerspike, growing in woodland habitat, Denge Wood, North Downs, Kent, England, May

Saffrondrop Bonnet (Mycena crocata) fruiting body, growing in misty beechwood, Kings Wood, Challock, North Downs, Kent, England, October

White Milking Bonnet (Mycena galopus) fruiting bodies, growing amongst moss in woodland, Park Wood, North Downs, Kent, England, October

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adults, group swimming on river, River Adur, Bramber and Upper Beeding, South Downs, West Sussex, England, May

Orange Grisette (Amanita crocea) fruiting bodies, growing along woodland ride in misty beechwood, Kings Wood, Challock, North Downs, Kent, England, October

Dead Mans Fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) fruiting bodies, growing amongst moss in woodland, North Downs, Kent, England, October

Patch of mixed arable weeds flowering, with pasture and road with traffic in background, near Woodingdean, South Downs, East Sussex, England, June

Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) close-up of flowers and leaves, growing on chalk downland, Dorset, England, June

Dwarf Thistle (Cirsium acaule) close-up of flower, growing on chalk downland, Dorset, England, July

Dwarf Thistle (Cirsium acaule) close-up of flowers, growing on chalk downland, Hampshire, England, August

Common Forester (Adscita statices) adult, feeding on ragwort flowers, on chalk downland, Dorset, England, July

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Discover the Enchanting Beauty of Downland: From Princes Risborough to Chinnor Hill, immerse yourself in breathtaking views across the rolling landscape. Explore Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve and witness the vibrant Bee Orchids blooming on the chalk grasslands of North Downs. Lose yourself in the captivating scenery of Brighstone Down on Isle of Wight, where June unveils a picturesque habitat. Travel back in time to June 1953 and witness an exhilarating children's skipping race with eager onlookers cheering them on. Experience tranquility as you watch the sunset over Cuckmere River at Seven Sisters Country Park within South Downs National Park. Marvel at the panoramic vista from Wilmington Hill, capturing both rolling chalk downland and fertile farmland stretching as far as your eyes can see. Let dawn paint a masterpiece over Melbury Down and Ashmore Down from Melbury Hill in Cranborne Chase, Dorset. Encounter majestic oak trees standing proudly amidst downland grazed by belted galloway cattle in Maiden Newton, Dorset. Behold Pewsey Downs and Vale of Pewsey from Knap Hill during summer near Devizes; a sight that will leave you breathless with its sheer magnificence. Stand before Silbury hill - an ancient Neolithic marvel rising above like no other mound worldwide. Finally, let your gaze wander over Chiltern downland adorned with blossoming Hawthorn while clouds dance overhead at Ivinghoe Hills in Buckinghamshire.