These are some photos I have taken on the common recently.
Greenfinch Carduelis chloris May 2002
Bee Orchid Ophrys apifere June 2002
Southern Marsh orchid Dactylorhiza ptaetermissa June 2002
5 Spot Burnets Zygaena trifolii mating June 2002
Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina June 2002
Great Mullein Verbascum thapsus June 2002
This is growing on the Gunsite
Male Small Skipper Thymelicus flavus
Marsh Thistle Cirsium palustre
Cinnibar Moth Tyria jacobaeae lavae feeding on ragwort
these are abundant on the common at the moment.
Tipula oleracea
Stag Beetle (female) Lucanus cervus
( and my fingers!)
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NOT taken on the Common click here