On Tuesday I went along to Hartslock BBOWT reserve to take a look at the Monkey Orchids and their hybrids with the Lady Orchid. As I walked up the hill to where the orchids grow I could see loads of Monkey X Lady hybrids in flower. 2 Lady Orchids were also seen next to the hybrids and the Monkey Orchids were seen scattered in the grassland nearby. It's strange how the hybrids are doing much better than their parent plants. A few Twayblades were also seen,aswell as some White helleborines near the steps going through the wooded area.
Butterflies:-
2 Green hairstreak, 3 Dingy Skipper, 8 Common Blue, 10+ Small Heath, 2 Brimstone, Orange Tip, Small White, Green viened White.
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| Monkey X Lady Orchid |
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| Monkey Orchid |
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| Lady Orchid |
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| Monkey X Lady Orchid |
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| Monkey X Lady Orchid |
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| Monkey X Lady Orchid |
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| Close up of Monkey |
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| Close up of Hybrid |
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| Reserve Sign |
Today I visited Homefield Wood BBOWT reserve for more orchids. Before getting to the reserve I stopped off near marlow common for Bird's Nest Orchid.
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| Bird's Nest Orchid |
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| Bird's Nest Orchid |
After looking at the Bird's Nest Orchid I headed off to the BBOWT reserve.
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| Reserve sign |
7 Species of Orchid were seen in the reserve. Military, Common Spotted, Fly, Twayblade, Bird's Nest, White Helleborine and the Greater Butterfly Orchid which were still in bud in the woodland
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| Military Orchid |
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| Military Orchid |
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| Military Orchid |
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| Military Orchid |
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| Fly Orchid |
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| Fly Orchid |
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| Common Spotted Orchid |
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| Twayblade |
Hi Wayne, Nice post and photos on Orchids.
ReplyDeleteIt is usual for Hybrids to outperform their parents and is known as Hybrid Vigour this has been the basis of improvement in livestock farming for a long time.
camboy
Beautiful photos
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