Thursday 19 July 2012

Orchids at Slyne Head

A selection of ten different species of orchids down in Truska, Slyne Head from today and Friday. It's the only site in Connemara that I've seen Marsh Helleborine, Marsh Fragrant Orchid and Frog Orchid. There are at least five other orchid species that can also be found growing earlier/later in the season in the same area.
Pyramidal Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 19th July 2012.

Marsh Helleborine, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 13th July 2012.

Marsh Helleborine, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 13th July 2012.

Common Spotted Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 13th July 2012.

Heath Spotted Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 13th July 2012.

Marsh Fragrant Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 13th July 2012.

Marsh Fragrant Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 13th July 2012.

Greater Butterfly Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 13th July 2012.

Lesser Butterfly Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 13th July 2012.

Common Twayblade, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 19th July 2012.


Frog Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 19th July 2012.

Frog Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 19th July 2012.



Frog Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 19th July 2012.


Frog Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, 19th July 2012.

Early Marsh Orchid, Truska, Slyne Head, Co. Galway, 19th July 2012.



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