Closely related to Bee Orchids and the rare Early Spider Orchid there’s several well established colonies of Fly Orchids in the limestone pavements and woodlands around Morecambe Bay. Pollinated by the male Digger Wasp (very definitely not a fly) the orchid relies upon scent to Read More …
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Beacon of the Bog
A mire on East Creech Heath complete with rafts of Sphagnum moss. Bog Beacon A saprotrophic, or recycler fungus growing on dead moss. Helps to fulfil a vital role in this area of nutrient deficient bog by breaking down the remains and releasing nutrients Read More …