I was working up in Hampshire again today, so took the opportunity to go and see some Sword-leaved Helleborines - a new orchid for me and a very captivating species at that! They carpeted parts of the beechwood floor like snowdrops. Beautiful flowers that reminded me a bit of Butterfly-orchids. I also saw some White Helleborines - a species I've only ever seen at a couple sites near the Thames before. We just don't get these orchids in Devon or neighboring counties, which is a real shame.
White Helleborine - massively outnumbered by Sword-leaved at this site, but a much more common and widespread species in general.
Grass Snake. I almost stepped on this chap whilst walking on the pebbled heaths yesterday evening. It was well over 2 ft in length.
Heath Spotted Orchids.
Common Spotted Orchid in bud.
A catoneaster species - Bicton Common.
Early Marsh Orchid.
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