Nearby, at Beeston Common, was a fantastic display of orchids; dozens of
Marsh Helleborines (
Epipactis palustris) in full bloom, and three
Lesser Butterfly Orchids (
Platanthera bifolia). All three sundews were also easy to find here.
(
Marsh Helleborine, Epipactis palustris)
(
Lesser Butterfly Orchid, Platanthera bifolia)
(
Fragrant Orchid, Gymnadenia conopsea)
And lastly, on the journey back to Bristol, two final additions;
Gallant-soldier (Galinsoga parviflora[/i]) and, a real surprise back at Grafham Water,
Deptford Pink (
Dianthus armeria) at the edge of the car park
(
Gallant-soldier, Galinsoga parviflora)
(
Deptford Pink, Dianthus armeria)