The wild flowers are beautiful on the footpaths and fields around Downe. On a recent walk, Pyramidal orchids were seen along with a profusion of Oxeye daisies. Butterflies are also in abundance and many different varieties were seen. A walk along the many footpaths that Darwin walked so many years ago will still enthral visitors and walkers alike.
We are very lucky to share the lovely countryside in Downe with a variety of wildlife. Badgers are frequently seen in the area and these were filmed in a local garden eating peanuts that were left out for them.
Bluebell Woods Deer grazing
The countryside around Downe is looking beautiful. The bluebells are a mass of colour and the scent is overpowering.
We spotted a herd of fallow deer numbering at least forty. There were three albino in the herd and although they were aware of us they made no attempt to run away.
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