Broughton Down
Broughton Down is a biological Site of [Special Scientific Interest] west of Broughton in Hampshire. The eastern half is a nature reserve managed by the Hampshire and [Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust].
This sloping site on chalk has grassland which is grazed by rabbits and has many anthills. There are also areas of scrub and mature woodland. Insects include silver-spotted skipper, Duke of [Burgundy fritillary] and Essex skipper butterflies and chalk carpet moths.