Tag Archives: Northern Marsh Orchid

Northern Marsh Orchid – 4th June

June 4, 2021Recent wildlife sightings2021, 4th June, Common Blue, Deep Pit, Green Hairstreak, Northern Marsh Orchid, Pyramidal Orchid, SparrowhawkPete Smith

This morning a male Sparrowhawk was seen displaying over the river. At the southern end of the Deep Pit there were at least 17 Northern Marsh Orchids and, on the railway bank, ten Pyramidal Orchids. There are still some Green Hairstreaks flying and plenty of Common Blues. PS.

Osprey – 6th June

June 6, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 6th June, Bee Orchid, Northern Marsh Orchid, OspreyPete Smith

This morning, at about 11.30, an Osprey flew north through the site. Some Bee Orchids are in flower and some Northern Marsh-orchids. PS.

Orchids – 15th June

June 15, 2010Recent wildlife sightingsBee Orchid, Meadow Brown, Northern Marsh Orchid, Pyramidal Orchid, Southern Marsh Orchid, Spotted OrchidPete Smith

There are now lots of Southern Marsh, Spotted and Bee Orchids out and even a few Pyramidal. A new species for the site has also been tentatively identified as Northern Marsh Orchid. The first Meadow Browns have also been seen. PS.