Hi Micky,
I had a great time there, I had travelled all over Shetland and got to see many plants I've never seen before (as well as birds and some mammals).
I also saw the Shetland Mouse-ear (Edmonston's Chickweed), Northern Rock-cress and others at Keen of Hamar; oysterplant at Urafirth. The Early Purples I saw all over, especially in the north east of Unst around Skaw and Norwick, on Fetlar, but also in some other areas too.
Does anyone know of any Musks flowering yet? Particularly interested in the state of play at Noar Hill (none were out when I was there 2.5 weeks ago), St Catherines Hill or Parkgate Down.
James
Does anyone know of any Musks flowering yet? Particularly interested in the state of play at Noar Hill (none were out when I was there 2.5 weeks ago), St Catherines Hill or Parkgate Down.
James
I suspect it may not be a good year for Bee orchids, especially here in the west country; poor numbers and those that have emerged are damaged by last weeks storms.
I visited 2 sites today; at one, which normally holds a few Bees with a few with sepaloid petals, I couldn't find a single plant. At the other, which normally holds quite a few, many of which are var belgarum I could only find 5 plants, four of which were belgarum (and the fifth was so badly browned I couldn't see the lip pattern).
Rich M
South Coast seems to be doing ok for Bee’s. I visited 3 local sites, first two sites 30+ and the third 80+. Following advice previously posted I checked all the bees I found with a few not standard (for a newbie) as a result
Nick
I am going to be in Norfolk next week and would love to see Fen Orchid. I realise the site details might be a bit sensitive but would be very grateful if anyone could help me with some directions. You could e-mail me at [email protected]
I am glad I have found this orchid forum and this is my first post. I've been looking at orchids up and down the country for over ten years now so know loads of sites and I am not precious about any of them. I think the more people that see orchids the better, there really is no point in keeping sites secret. Ok a few have been dug up in the past but not recently which is good to know. Fen orchids- two great sites, Upton Fen Norfolk, and Kenfig Wales. And I reckon now would be good. Musk orchids probably a bit early -a week should do it at various sites. Noar hill , Parkgate Down and Box Hill. late spiders at Wye, kent v soon, S marsh and Lizard should still be going at Sandwich. Bees at Box hill now. Loads of fragrant at Aston Clinton and great Butterfly at Dancers End. I'd like to know where Frogs are near Eastbourne right now as the ones I go and see near The Burgh on the South Downs near north Stoke don't come till the middle of July. For any more info pm me.
Hi there,
I'm afraid there are many instances where orchids have recently fallen foul of plant poaching and it continues to remain a real threat even to the seemingly unglamorous species impossible to cultivate outside their specialised habitats. Even species such as the Bog orchid have been lost from sites and indeed entire counties where small and vulnerable populations are easily extirpated. As such, I would not describe maintaining discretion when publicising the details for the sites of rare and vulnerable species as 'precious'. It can be sensitive information, please keep it safe if you're lucky enough to have it.
I'd also draw your attention to the first post of this thread as regards giving locational info for different species.
Mike.