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A trip over to Rutland last weekend produced probably a new sub-species for Vc 55 in the form of a "Wasp Orchid" (Bee Orchid Var.trollii) at Bloody Oaks Quarry LRWT . Also it looks like it's a good year for Bee Orchids as I saw good numbers at a couple of sites near Rutland Water. Other sightings at Bloody Oaks Quarry included a few Common Spotted Orchids , a single Pyramidal Orchid and three Common Lizards near the entrance to the reserve. "Wasp Orchid" (Bee Orchid Var.trollii)   

Ok this is first post since the New Year. Well since the New Year I have been very busy at work and for most of February I was quite ill  with a major chest infection which lasted for 6 weeks. Since  then I have been taking part in a local survey for Peregrines, had a couple of twitches around the country and taken a few photos. So hopefully I post a bit more stuff over the next couple of weeks!

1st winter MED GULL 2 Radipole 271213 , a photo by davidearlgray on Flickr.

1st winter MED GULL 3 Radipole 271213 , a photo by davidearlgray on Flickr.