Melbury Down

Melbury Down is an area of downland in northern Dorset, England.

Melbury Down from Melbury_Wood

It is owned by the National Trust.

The chalk grassland here supports large butterfly populations, including very large numbers of Chalkhill Blue, and a colony of Silver-spotted Skipper.


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