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!
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Common Spotted Orchid |
In the wetter areas we found some Southern Marsh Orchids.![]() |
| Southern Marsh Orchid |
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| Southern Marsh Orchid |
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| Southern Marsh Orchid |
