Saturday, 8 August 2015

Devil's Dyke

Devil's Dyke is a natural chalkland habitat where many species of butterfly thrive. It is on the South Downs quite close to Brighton. Today I have seen species of butterflies that I have never seen before, including the Adonis Blue and the Small Heath.

We also saw a Fritillary and we are not sure what it is. I think it is a Dark Green Fritillary. If you think differently, please leave a comment!

My favourite butterfly was the Dark Green Fritillary

Other species included Clouded Yellows, a Seven Spot Ladybird and a kestrel:

This kestrel is hunting

It is amazing to think that the habitat is made of tiny shells from 100 million of years ago!

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