Some orchids...

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Here is a few shots of the orchids I found a couple of days ago in Vc 55.
Also I won't be giving out information on the location of the orchids this year, unless I know you personally because of the number of orchids being dug up by orchid thiefs over the last year!
Early Marsh Orchid near Empingham, Rutland.

Another shot of a Early Marsh Orchid
Frog Orchid near Rutland Water
Heath Spotted Orchid near Rutland Water

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