Monkey orchids have started

Checked on the orchids during the regular May workparty and found about a dozen or more starting to flower. There are plenty still in tight bud though so I’d encourage visitors to wait until next weekend, otherwise the ones in bud are going to be trodden on before they become visible. However, the Lady orchid is starting to fade a bit and the lower flowers are browning.

Plenty of skippers and hairstreaks again and the whole site is looking lovely.