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| ROSE CHAFER BEETLE |
| A beautiful metallic-green bug that flies in midsummer. It is only found in the South of England and commonly spotted feeding on flowers such as the thistle. |
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| BURNET MOTHS |
| One of Britain's most colourful day flying moths. The 6-spot burnet can be seen throughout the summer months in meadows and woodland clearings. The larvae feed mainly on birdsfoot trefoil. |
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| DAMSELFLY |
| There are 17 species of damselfly in this country. A close relative to the more aggressive dragonfly, this family of insects is always associated with reedy banks and quiet waterways. |
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| SWAN |
| These 'Royal' birds are widespread throughout the South of England and love the peace and tranquility of the settlement ponds and rivers around our farms. It is our largest native bird. |
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| DRAGONFLY |
| There are over 30 species of dragonfly found in Britain. Often described as either hawkers or chasers, these speedy insects are definitely the killer aces when hunting prey in their territory! |
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| FISHING! |
| The purity of the water that flows through our farms is unaffected and fishermen can enjoy a day on any of the rivers near to the watercress beds. |
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| NATURAL SPRINGS |
| In some locations you can actually see spring water bubbling through the sand before it flows through our farms. The water here is a constant temperature and a haven for many different types of wildlife. |
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| HUMMING BIRD HAWK MOTH |
| This day-flying moth is a real sight as it hovers & darts over flowers, feeding through its outstretched proboscis. It's a migrant from the continent but often seen in the South. |
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