Bonsai Bank had a lot more than just masses of Lady Orchids and Fly orchids. We had single Greater Butterfly Orchid, several White Helleborines, and there were still some Early Purple Orchids.
We went on to Yocklett's Bank and then Parkgate Down. The issue at both was parking, but we managed to find places both times.
Yocklett's Bank had similar to Bonsai Bank but more. The Greater Butterfly Orchid was in flower. Also a Turtle Dove purring loudly.
Greater Butterfly Orchid |
Parkgate had magnificent Monkey Orchids in decent numbers. Just mad exploding golf-balls of vivid purple colour. Our appreciation was only slightly diminished by learning these had all been relocated from another site a while ago.
For an exploratory trip this was excellent and I think I will be back for more next year.
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