Wednesday, 1 June 2022

Bog-rush Fanner?


 I suspect this 'Glyphipterix' species is G. schoenicolella (Bog-rush Fanner), given its chosen habitat.

Very quiet, as to be expected at this time of year as far as birds go. In the estuary today just 3 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Pale-bellied Brent Goose, 3 Whimbrel, 4 Sandwich Terns, 2 Sanderling and 50+ Black-headed Gulls.

Pitcher hybrid - Sarracenia flava x Sarracenia sp. Some way off looking its best.

Heath Spotted Orchid.


Early Marsh Orchid.


Pale Butterwort.



Keeled Skimmer.


Oblong-leaved Sundew.

Round-leaved Sundew.

2 comments:

  1. Incredible close-ups of the sundew. We have a small colony of Sarracenia on Chobham Common-appear to be all S. purpurea.

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  2. Many thanks Neil - this particular pitcher has apparently been there years. Pretty spectacular at its best and fascinating to try and watch insects escape from it. Interesting to hear they're found elsewhere, although I seem to recall reading about some in Dorset somewhere, a while back. All the best. Matt

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