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| Heath Fritillary |
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| Heath Fritillary |
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| Heath Fritillary |
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| Heath Fritillary |
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| Common Cow-wheat |
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| Holly Blue |
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| Musk Orchid |
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| Musk Orchid |
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| Musk Orchid |
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| Musk Orchid |
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| Musk Orchid |
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| Bee Orchid |
Friday, June 21, 2019
East Blean Wood & Park Gate Down - 21st June
Another special trip over into Kent to see some specific targets. Firstly East Blean Wood where the sun came out sufficiently often for the Heath Fritillaries to fly around and allow themselves to be photographed. In addition to the butterflies there was also a large amounts of their food plant Common Cow-wheat in flower.
The afternoon was spent at Park Gate Down ostensibly trying to find Musk Orchids. After much careful scrutiny in the field farthest from the road we managed to find three spikes. These Orchids really are difficult to locate (and re-locate once found!) but were well worth the trip. Also found some nice Bee Orchids.