In search of orchids

It's June and the time of year the orchids start appearing. I've noticed a few blips of the Northern Marsh Orchid so I knew a place where I could find them. After dropping David at the bus station for his trip to Aberdeen (for £1 on Mega Bus) we went to the Lily Pond near Muir of Ord. Plenty of bird song and swallows, house martins and one bird that was too quick for me to catch a glimpse of but it was hovering above the water catching flies.
The lilies were nearly out but like the last time we went it was slightly overcast so they remained closed.
We walked along the Board walk to the meadow where we saw a field of wild flowers left to flourish by the Council.
Plants included daisies, buttercups, speedwell, forget me nots,
birds- foot- trefoil, white clover and of course the Northern Marsh Orchid.
Several orchids were dotted throughout the area. A beautiful flower especially when seen close up.
Was searching on the computer and found some interesting field reports from the Inverness Botany Group. Many of the places shown were places we go to regularly so now we will look more closely at what is beneath our feet.
Did you know that the worlds tallest orchid is over 20 METRES tall and that orchids come in many different colours including green and black but you will never see a blue one unless it has been artificially dyed ?
New orchids are still found every year between 200 and 300 new types.

Warmer today, over 13 degrees and more bits of blue sky and I did see the sun :)

Have a good weekend everyone :)