Ainsdale Dunes - 2nd August

In the Scots Pine forest near Ainsdale Beach there is an area where Dune Helleborine, Green-flowered Helleborine and Broad-leaved Helleborine all grow within a few metres of each other. The small and delicate GFH are in full flower, as are the impressive BLH, whereas the DH are coming to and end now although very popular with Red Longhorn Beetles. On the edge of the forest by the dunes there are now several Grayling flying together with Common Darters and marauding Robber Flies.

Broad-leaved Helleborine

Broad-leaved Helleborine

Broad-leaved Helleborine

Common Darters

Common Darter

Common Darter

Dune Helleborine

Dune Helleborine

Grayling

Grayling

Green-flowered Helleborine

Green-flowered Helleborine

Green-flowered Helleborines

Robber Fly with prey