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| Flower-rich meadow with orchids, Chapel Green, 12 June 2019 |
After an apparent absence of several years—though these things can be notoriously elusive!—Bee
Ophrys apifera and Common Spotted-orchid
Dactylorhiza fuchsii are coming into flower on Chapel Green. In previous years the best area for these orchids has been the southern edge of the meadow adjoining the road, the spot that is driest and has lowest fertility thanks to years of removal of hay. This year, the orchids are close to the pond margin in a much wetter, more fertile area (see photo) that we have been managing precisely to increase floral diversity. This morning there was one flowering spike of Bee and two of Common Spotted-orchid.
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| Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera |
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| Common Spotted-orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii |
Update 30 June 2019
Today's count 1 Bee and 7 Common Spotted-orchids.
Update 7 July 2019
Today's count 1 Bee and 9 Common Spotted-orchids.
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