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Jean and Dave Roberts found the first bee orchids of this year.
There are 2 spikes close together by the edge of the main path, about half way along on the Nutwood side. As can be seen from one picture they are not easy to spot.
  
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The Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) is a perennial, temperate climate species of orchid generally found growing on semi-dry turf, on limestone, calcareous dunes or in open areas in woodland.
To find out all information, visit the following websites:
The Royal Horticultural Society
The British Orchid Council
The Orchid Society of Great Britain
The American Orchid Society
Dave and Jean also saw a few burnet moths and a cinnabar moth. Well spotted!
 Burnett moth  Burnett moth  Cinnabor moth
This prompted us to start compiling our new PLANT REGISTER. We refer to the Management Plan which mentions the extensive plants at Nutwood. Please help us to compile this extensive register by contributing your knowledge of plants in our reserve!
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