Ainsdale Dunes - 29th June

Ainsdale Dunes has a very thriving colony of Dark Green Fritillaries which can be found all along the dune slacks and on the edge of the extensive pine forest. Also a Small Skipper. Both Northern Marsh and Pyramidal Orchid were in full bloom with some Bee Orchids still in flower. Dune Helleborine still not in flower.

Dark Green Fritillary

Dark Green Fritillary

Small Skipper

Northern Marsh Orchid

Northern Marsh Orchid

Pyramidal Orchid

Dune Helleborine

Common Spotted Orchid