Sunday 12 June 2016

Orchids at Brascote Pits, Leicestershire

Orchids have been present at Brascote Pits, Leicestershire for a few years now, but this year is exceptional.

Bee Orchids have been at the site for some years, but never as many as we saw today. Adey Baker and Pete Asher were the official counters, I was the secretary and Colin Green made sure they didn't miss any. In total we counted 107 different Bee Orchids!



Bee Orchid
There is a large group of probable Common Spotted  x Southern Marsh Orchids. Some have spotted leaves, but most don't.

Presumed Common Spotted x Southern Marsh Orchid
Presumed Common Spotted x Southern Marsh Orchid

As we walked around the pits we came across some Common Spotted Orchids either singles or small groups. 

Presumed Common Spotted Orchid
Common Spotted Orchid
In the wetter areas we found some Southern Marsh Orchids.

Southern Marsh Orchid
Southern Marsh Orchid
Southern Marsh Orchid

3 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos, Carl! Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. :)

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  2. Never seen so many Carl, great images as well......

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