Will it be this year?

Here is a contribution about orchids in Thornbury from Simon Hardwick. All these photos were taken in Thornbury

Within admittedly a very good stone’s throw, in recent years we’ve had three species of orchid growing in the fields next to Filnore Woods. The soil is good with no fertilizer or weed killer being used. The conditions are right, so It’s quite reasonable to expect them to be there, as their tiny seeds can be carried great distances in the wind. 

The three contenders most likely to make an appearance are:

The Bee Orchid

The Common Spotted Orchid

and the Southern Marsh Orchid

Keep your eyes out from late May until August and you may be lucky enough to see them. If you do, please remember not to pick them, let the flowers seed and we may see many more.