Downland Collection (#3)

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

Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) adult, feeding on Dwarf Thistle (Cirsium acaule) flowers on chalk downland, Hampshire, England, August

Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages tages) second brood adult, on chalk downland, Wiltshire, England, August

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) adult pair, mating on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) flowers in chalk grassland, Martin Down National Nature Reserve, Hampshire, England, August

Small Blue (Cupido minimus) adult male, resting on grass after rainfall, Malling Down, East Sussex, England, June

Adonis Blue (Lysandra bellargus) second generation adult males and females, group feeding on Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flower, Ballard Down, Dorset, England, September

Black Oil Beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus) adult female, feeding on leaf in chalk downland, Dorset, England, May

Four-spotted Leaf Beetle (Clytra quadripunctata) adult, walking on leaf, Denge Wood, North Downs, Kent, England, May

Reed Leaf Beetle (Donacia clavipes) adult, resting on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf, Denge Wood, North Downs, Kent, England, May

Bloody-nosed Beetle (Timarcha tenebricosa) adult, on chalk downland, Dorset, England, July

Yellow-wort (Blackstonia perfoliata) flowering, growing on coastal chalk downland, Lulworth, Dorset, England, July

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult pair, mating on bramble leaf, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) and Common Meadow-rue (Thalictrum flavum) flowering, growing on chalk downland habitat at dawn, North Downs, Kent, England, July

Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) close-up of flower, with raindrops, growing in woodland on chalk downland, Madams Wood, Park Gate Down Nature Reserve, Kent, England, June

Hook-streaked Grass-veneer (Crambus lathoniellus) adult, resting on Common Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) flower, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

View towards White Lion chalk figure on hillside, with start of Ridgeway long-distance footpath in foreground, Whipsnade, viewed from Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

View of downland and footpath, Ridgeway Path, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Field Cow-wheat - in grassland above Mihai Viteazu
ROG-13676 Field Cow-wheat - in grassland above Mihai Viteazu Romania Melampyrum arvense Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Field Scabious - in flower on downland
ROG-13680 Field Scabious - in flower on downland Romania Knautia arvensis Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Crested Cow-wheat - very rare in UK
ROG-13672 Crested Cow-wheat - very rare in UK Romania Melampyrum cristatum Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Dropwort - in flower on limestone grassland
ROG-13685 Dropwort - in flower on limestone grassland Romania Filipendula vulgaris Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Woodland and downland habitat, Charles Darwins Orchis Bank, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, on underside of Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf
Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, on underside of Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Common Froghopper (Philoenus spumarius) adult, resting on Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) stem, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Round hay bales in meadow, Cudham, North Downs, Kent, England, august

View of Bronze Age round barrow and approaching stormclouds, Normanton Down, Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, april

View of wildflower meadow habitat, between Cudham and Downe, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Common Rockrose (Helianthemum nummularium) and Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flowerbuds, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Spurge Bug (Dicranocephalus medius) adult, basking on corrugated tin put down for surveying reptiles, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Musk Mallow (Malva moschata) close-up of opening flower, growing in wildflower meadow, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Tachinid Fly (Tachina fera) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Mirid Bug (Miris striatus) adult, on leaf in undergrowth, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Chequered Hoverfly (Melanostoma scalare) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Woodland and downland habitat with information board, Charles Darwins Orchis Bank, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Mirid Bug (Grypocoris stysi) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Hazel Leaf-roller Weevil (Apoderus coryli) adult, clinging to underside of leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Meadow Plant Bug (Leptopterna dolabrata) adult female, clambering over Quaking Grass (Briza media) flowers, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

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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.