Spent last week leading a Yorkshire tour for
Wildlife Travel.
Had a great time, with highlights being awesome views of Nightjars
(thanks Rich Baines!) 11 species of Orchid, Yorkshire (Thistle) Broomrape, Birdseye Primrose, Globe
Flower, Adder, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Large Heath,
Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Keeled Skimmer, and of course the seabirds of
Flamborough Cliffs!
Here are a few pics.
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Female Adder, Dalby Forest |
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Dipper, Troutsdale |
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Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, YWT Fen Bog |
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Bee Orchid, YWT Wharram Quarry |
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Fly Orchid, YWT Ellerburn Bank |
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Heath Spotted Orchid and Large Skipper, YWT Fen Bog |
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Birdseye Primrose, YWT Ashberry |
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Fragrant Orchid, YWT Ashberry |
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Marsh Helleborine, YWT Staveley |
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Yorkshire Broomrape, YWT Wharram Quarry |
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Globe Flower, YWT Ashberry |
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Northern Marsh Orchid, YWT Flamborough Cliffs |