Monday 19 June 2017

Gait Barrow Nature Reserve - Part 2

Yesterday we showed a few of the plants to be seen at present in the reserve (see here) but we didn't include the orchids. These need a post of their own.

Common-spotted orchids were there in their hundreds..

as were many others which we've not yet identified..
including these fine specimens..

But the real treat was to see these Lady's Slipper orchids. Although past their best, they are still a fabulous flower...

Next year we'll be sure to visit mid May to see them in their full glory.
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  1. Susan21 June 2017 at 12:19

    Wow! Lady Slippers on your doorstep!! and I'm not going to attempt to identify your Dactylorhiza. They could all be the same species, and without some idea of what is possible there, they are just a nightmare to identify.

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