Wildflowers

 The Wildflower meadows at Trentham are looking wonderful at the moment.

These pollinator friendly displays are by Pictorial Meadows and were originally designed by Professor Nigel Dunnett from the University of Sheffield.

It was a joy to walk amongst them.  They sparkled in the weak sunshine after the gentle rain earlier this morning.

Bees and butterflies hovered everywhere.

Mostly large whites and wood browns.  It was lovely to see the butterflies as we haven't seen many this year.

We also spotted a Skipper.  Is it a small Skipper?  I wonder as there are several different ones.

What a lovely first step into the month of July.

Sunday's Walk

In the local park.  It was quiet first thing on an Easter Sunday morning.  Just a few hardy dog walkers out for some fresh air.

Pink blossom everywhere, along each path 

and dotted here and there amongst the newly greening trees.

In the wilder, less formal  side of the park there was bird song and a few wild flowers.

Snake's Head Fritillary

Primroses

Bluebells 

White bells.  Apparently, native ones are very rare so I guess this is a white Spanish bluebell as some of the bluebells in the park were non-native ones. Can anyone identify them?

Meadow Flowers

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.