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THE JOURNAL
Stories, recipes, and reflections from our corner of Wiltshire — exploring the craft, the landscape, and the flavours that shape our spirits.
THE DOWNS JOURNAL | DOWNTON DISTILLERY
WILDLIFE ON THE DOWNS | THE GOAT MOTH | RARE
A rare Goat Moth caterpillar was recently spotted on the Downs. This extraordinary wood-feeding larva can live inside a tree for up to five years before emerging to pupate. Its...
Wildlife on the Downs | Rare Rugged Oil Beetle
The oil beetle is a rare, flightless insect found on chalk downland. Its unusual life cycle depends entirely on solitary bees. Slow moving and striking in appearance, it signals a...