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  1. June 9th, 2008, 06:43 AM #1
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    Default British natives

    These are growing just 20 minutes drive away from home at Crosby Marine Park.
    Dactyloriza purpurella, Northern Marsh Orchid.
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  2. June 9th, 2008, 07:43 AM #2
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    very nice! I am falling in love with terrestrials....HELP
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    That is really pretty. It looks like spring!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron-NY View Post
    very nice! I am falling in love with terrestrials....HELP
    I agree, some terrestrials are really pretty. Both pictures are very nice.
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  5. June 10th, 2008, 12:25 PM #5
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    Found these Bee Orchids at the same location today
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    Cool! they DO look like Bees!
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    Oh those are so cool! Thanks for sharing them! Were you just walking or looking for a different orchid?

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    I was actually birdwatching at the time. I always take my camera out now; you never know what you'll come across!
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    The Ophrys is amazing!!!!
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