On good years there can be 50+ spikes of Bee Orchid here, but this year we could find 12. All bar 2 of these were without pigmentation. However, I am not sure whether they are Ophrys apifera var. flavescens or var. chlorantha.
Saturday, 6 June 2026
Friday, 5 June 2026
Thursday, 4 June 2026
4th June: Pyramidal Orchids, Hill Road
A sympathetic mowing regime, agreed with neighbours a few years ago, means there is some lovely chalk grassland with Ox-eye Daisies and Pyramidal Orchids.
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
3rd June: Common Spotted Orchids and a Jay nestling - Paradise Plantation
Walking through the wood to see the Common Spotted Orchid, we came across this rather flummoxed Jay nestling that must have fallen from its nest, on this rather windy day.
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
2nd June: Lizard Orchid, Belle Tout
Only one spike this year, after there being five last year Lizard Orchids 2025. There was no sign of the Lady Orchid this year.
Monday, 1 June 2026
1st June: Kittiwake Colony, Seaford Head
We counted well over a hundred nests, and estimated there could be as many as 200. Lots of individuals were foraging for seaweed, before carrying it up to their nests.
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