A wander to the east of the parish this morning gave up 21 species of birds, with highlights being a male bullfinch on Brick Kiln Hill and several chiffchaffs calling in Millennium Wood. The butterflies were again very evident with all usual suspects being recorded, 11 species in all. However, an orchid type plant was the highlight, as yet unidentified. Both the flower and leaf are shown here and I shall await confirmation of the exact species.
Other photos attached show a small skipper butterfly (above) and a good shot of a ringlet (below) feeding on knapweed. Finally, the berries of a plant known as lords and ladies.
Other photos attached show a small skipper butterfly (above) and a good shot of a ringlet (below) feeding on knapweed. Finally, the berries of a plant known as lords and ladies.
Plant now identified as Betony: a good local find with only small colonies known locally (Harlow and Hertford Heath) I have forwarded details to the county plant recorder.
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