KENT ORCHIDS

 

A  tour of East Kent produced a number of species of orchids. Some examples are shown here. Others seen were Spotted Orchid, Southern Marsh Orchid, Lizard Orchid, Broad-leaved Helleborine, White Helleborine, Marsh Helleborine, and Twayblade. Most of these were not yet in flower. Flowering period has been delayed by two to three weeks due to the cold spring, particularly the plants on the coast.

However we had a great day out. The highlight being a magnificent display of Lady Orchids in all variety of colours.

Butterflies seen on the day included Duke of Burgundy Fritillary, Green Hairstreak, Dingy Skipper, Orange tip, Brimstone, Large and Small White

 

 

 

Greater Butterfly Orchid

 

Lady Orchid

 

Lady Orchid

 

Man Orchid

 

Birds Nest Orchid

 

Monkey Orchid

 

Green-veined Orchid

 

Early Spider

 

Early Purple

Fly Orchid