Early Spider Orchid info please (1 Viewer)

[davidearlgray]

Hi all, just a quick note just wondered when the best time to go and look for Early Spider Orchid in Kent?
This is because I have a week off work at the end of April and was thinking of checking out a few sites in that week.
I look forward to your replies,
Cheers,
Dave.
http://davidearlgray.blogspot.com/

 

[aeshna5]

End of April/early May is usually best time for them.

 

[Dog]

The 2 times I've seen E S Orchid in Kent were 26th May 85 & 8th May 99 when there were good numbers both times in good condition.

Mike.

 

[maslyni]

In the last few years around the first week in May has been optimum at Samphire Hoe,but it looks like this season may be early.

PM me if you want more specific site info.

Mark

 

[Ghostly Vision]

Numbers are so high at Dover that I suspect there will be plenty still in good condition by the first Bank Holiday weekend.

At that time there will be good numbers of Green-winged out, along with Lady's and the like.

If the season is as early as it appears it's going to be, we'll make it the week before, Dave.

Sean

 

[davidearlgray]

Hi all, checked out Samphire Hoe on saturday and saw good numbers of Early Spider Orchid at this site.
These included three of the var.flavescens variety.
Check my blog out for photos of the Orchids.
Cheers,
Dave.

http://davidearlgray.blogspot.com/