In my two visits to the Community Nature Area in June, it has become obvious just how dry it has been recently, with no significant rainfall in the past month. The smaller trees are struggling, as they do not have the deep root systems needed to withstand drought. Nevertheless, the blossom continues to be amazing this year, with a lot of Hawthorn, Dog Rose, Alder Buckthorn and Bramble in full flower. The bees, both Honey Bees and Bumblebees are enjoying the nectar.
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| Dog Rose in bloom |
I also came across a large clump of wonderful Oxeye Daisies at the top of The Mound, and feeding on the pollen were a number of Thick-legged Flower Beetles. It is the males that have the swollen thighs which give it its name.
Oedemera Nobilis
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| Oxeye Daisies |
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| Brimstone caterpillar |
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| Alder Buckthorn flowers |
The grasses are high and some of the grassland butterflies, such as Meadow Browns and Small Skippers have already emerged.
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