As promised some orchid news ....thanks to Tom we are now more confident at identifying orchids but it was really good to have an expert on hand to spot the Pugsley's Marsh Orchid and various hybrid forms.
| Early Marsh Orchids. |
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| Heath Spotted-orchid and to the right - its white form (var. leucantha or anthocyanin-deficient) |
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| Northern Marsh Orchids. |
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| Northern Marsh Orchid x Heath Spotted-orchids. |
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| Left: Pugsley's Marsh x Heath Spotted and right a pure Pugsley's |









