Friday, July 30, 2021

Nob End - 30th July

My second visit of the year to Nob End near Bolton where the main focus was to find Green-flowered Helleborine. Inside the wood next to the large orchid meadow there were large numbers, most in deep shade requiring either a flash for photography or a very steady hand. Compared to last year numbers were certainly higher with many small clumps as well as isolated flowers. I also saw a very fresh Green-veined White.

Green-veined White
Green-veined White
Green-veined White
Green-flowered Helleborine
Green-flowered Helleborine
Green-flowered Helleborine
Green-flowered Helleborine
Green-flowered Helleborine