Yesterday we took a short walk in the meadow at RSPB Coombes Valley. The sun was warm on our backs, the birds sang as we made our way along the designated path. Little black moths flittered around the grasses and bees were buzzing around the flowers. It was a delightful half an hour.
I'm not very good at identifying all the different wildflowers but together they looked wonderful.
Below are some of the flowers in the meadow. I think I've identified them but I know there are people out there who know more than me so please tell me if I am wrong.
Oxeye Daisy. It has lots of names like Dog Daisy, Moon Daisy and Moon Penny.
Butterfly Orchid
Common Spotted Orchid
Butterfly Orchid
Ribwort Plantain
Birds Foot Trefoil also known as eggs and bacon or fingers and thumb.
Red Clover
One of the little black moths, I'd like to know what they are called.
The meadow is called Valley View.
All for now. Take care.
Looks like a pretty place to go for a walk. Nice wild flowers, though I didn't know the names of any of them. The daisy I would have known was a daisy, but beyond that...nada. Keep up the walking.
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It was lovely in the sunshine Sandy, just a peaceful, gentle walk. Too hot to walk yesterday:)
DeleteWhat a wonderful walk. I very much envy the beautiful orchids you saw. The little black moths are called Chimney Sweepers. X
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon Chimney Sweepers is such a lovely name for them:)
DeleteLovely Rosie and so many wildflowers. Ooh, I've noticed Sharon knows what the moth is.......clever girl. Glad to see you enjoying summer. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan, trying to enjoy as much as I can although it was too warm to do anything yesterday:)
DeleteWonderful, what a great selection. 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen, I expect there will be more orchids over the next few weeks. I still can't comment on your blog no matter what I try, I still read and enjoy:)
DeleteWhat a great place for a summer stroll. It looks as though you should have more confidence in your botanical prowess.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely place, John and so peaceful. An old book on wildflowers and google helped with the identifications:)
DeleteI'm so glad that you were able to take a gentle stroll. I would be pleased if I saw the two varieties of wild orchid growing in the meadows and all the other wild flowers too. Wishing you a pleasant and restful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, I hope you too have a pleasant weekend:)
DeleteWhat a lovely meadow and photos :) I've never seen a Butterfly Orchid so it is super to see your photos. I think someone above has mentioned it but the moth sounds like chimney sweeper. Pretty little things that never keep still :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Caroline, there were lots of the Butterfly Orchids in the meadow, I can't think that I've seen them elsewhere. I love the name Chimney Sweepers are they do look sooty enough to have come down the chimney. It took ages to catch one settled on a plant:)
DeleteThese are a cheerful sight.
ReplyDeleteThery were, William, thank you:)
DeleteWhat a beautiful selection. Your orchids are lasting longer than ours. Sadly all finished now. Glad you are able to get out and about more. Have a good weekend. B x
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara, I expect were are a few weeks behind you with most plants. It's been good to feel better enough to venture out for short walks:)
DeleteYou know more wild flower names than I do Rosie! I am still waiting to get some more wildflowers in the no mow area of the garden but so far only seem to have buttercups, fox and cubs, green alkanet and hardy geranium. I would love to have some of those in the photo above such as the butterfly orchid. Love those little black moths too - how cute! Hope you have a happy weekend ahead. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Simone, an old book on wildflowers and google helped check identfications, I love wild flowers. We have lots of buttercups in the unmown sections of grass and a few fox and cubs on the front drive near the wall. Hope you too have a lovely weekend:)
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