Southern Early Purple (Orchis olbiensis)
Today's dog walk took us past another orchid spot. I only know of this one spot locally for the Southern Early Purple orchids (Orchis olbiensis).
Pink Butterfly Orchid (Orchis papilionacea)
Don't tell anyone but I'd forgotten about this particular Pink Butterfly orchid.
In search of the Naked Man ....... orchid
Went in search of the naked man ..... orchid today. Didn't find it,
Sawfly Orchid (Ophrys tenthredinifera)
My back allowed me to get down to photograph this Sawfly orchid today.
Happenings Today
Walked up the hill today to find these two sat waiting for us in the shade. I think Rita has a big smirk on her face at the face Arko was making The land that was poisoned is now turning brown and dyi...
Swallowtail Butterfly
This beautiful Swallowtail butterfly, who looks freshly emerged, came for a feed this morning on the Osteospermum, but only the purple ones!
Conehead Mantis
I went out with the macro lens to photograph wild orchids. This little guy came over to see what was going on.
Fan-lipped Orchid (Orchis collina)
I found the first Fan-lipped Orchid (Orchis collina) of the season today.
Cover of an Album
Is it just me or does anyone else think my dogs look like they should be on a cover of an album?
