June Flower Walk

The flower list on the observation board has been increasing over the last two weeks as the weather has been warmer and more settled.   The volunteers set off to record those flowers in bloom, following the strict rules - they must be open!  Some flowers required a closer inspection.

Various habitats were visited and the flowers recorded.  Yellow Flag (Flag Iris), Greater and Lesser Spearwort and Ragged Robin can all be seen in the Scrapes.  Orchids, Bird's Foot Trefoil, Dithery Docks (Quaking Grass) and Common Milkwort were noted on the heath. Marsh Arrow-grass was photographed on the moor.  This was a new species last year so it was nice to see it again.

A visit to the wetland saw Marsh Cinquefoil in flower.  Looking back at our records this is the latest date for the first record of this flower.  It was photogrpahed on 2nd June 2009.  It is late this year.

Bees were busy amongst the flowers.

The bees were also busy in the indoor hive - they decided to swarm this afternoon.  Thank you to the bee-keepers who came to look after them. 

Early tomorrow morning the bird ringers set off for Cape Wrath, where they will be mainly ringing sea birds.  If technology allows we will record their activities on the blog.  We wish them well and a safe journey north.