Heath Spotted Orchid

The acid soils of the New Forest heathland and bog are perfect for Heath Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza maculata), which are currently popping up all over the place. There's a rolling succession of flora in the forest, everything has it's time to shine, and it's their time now. 

Heath Spotted Orchid

 

I can't remember ever seeing so many Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) as I have this year; Rhinefield Heath is crammed with them, it really wouldn't be an exaggeration to say there are thousands of them about. A beautiful sight.

Heath Spotted Orchid

Heath Spotted Orchid's (Dactylorhiza maculata) were a common sight on our this morning whenever we moved beyond the wood's edge. Which was nice to see.