Are Man Orchids still present in Grays Chalk Quarry?
Chafford Gorge as it is now called. I looked last year but I was a bit late; 23/06 and saw no sign of Man Orchids. A bit suspicious though, that in the areas where the staff in the visitor centre told me the Man Orchids were, there were a number of large Twayblades.....
Does anyone know if the Hampshire S.L. Helleborines have started to flower yet or has the cool weather slowed them down? - was thinking of giving it a try this weekend....
Thanks
Chris
Chafford Gorge as it is now called. I looked last year but I was a bit late; 23/06 and saw no sign of Man Orchids. A bit suspicious though, that in the areas where the staff in the visitor centre told me the Man Orchids were, there were a number of large Twayblades.....
Went there this morning and found 100+ flowering spikes of Man orchid.
Dont know if its ok to put directions up here or not.
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There is an awful lot of info available in publications and online that people who are interested enough can search for and find. I don't think that giving more info, site names and directions etc, on an open forum is a good idea, this subject has previously been debated on the forum and I believe I'm repeating the consensus view. For good advice have a look at the opening post of the 2010 UK orchid season updates:-
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=172045&highlight=orchid+season+updates
PM's through this forum can be used to share information, the giver of the info can then decide if, or what, information they divulge. I've been very pleased to have given and received information via this route, I have also graciously declined some requests without ever causing offence.
Alan
In flower in Warwickshire- very beautiful orchids
Oh no! I was hoping that they weren't flowering yet as I can't get there for at least a week and a half! Were there any late plants?