Birdsnest & Other Orchids

Birdsnest Orchid, Neottia nidus-avis

Probably Common Twyblade, Listera ovata.

Pyramidal Orchid, Anacamptis pyramidalis

Man Orchid, Aceras anthropophorum. Note men hanging down beneath hoods.

Sword Leaved Helliborine, Cephalanthera longifolia -

Another day, another trip, this time on foot, and more orchids. This group were more easily identifiable than those on the cycle ride. Butterflies are also on the increase, including a wonderful brimstone butterfly on flowers on a garden wall -see message above. It must have hatched from its chrysalis about then minutes before it was photographed.