Monkey Orchid

An enjoyable few hours spent orchid spotting at Park Gate Down nature reserve near Canterbury - an ancient chalk grassland with scrub and fringing woodland rich in native orchids.

[Ivan]

Very pretty...

[Maggiemae]

They must be very special to find - amazing structure!

[Bep]

A wonderful orchid.

[Catherine Otley]

Lovely shot. You can see where it got its name.

[tony gig]

Another beautiful flower...fav

[CC Folk]

Pretty!

[FBailey]

@ivan @maggiemae @gijsje @redandwhite @tonygig @gardenfolk Thanks very much for commenting - I have never seen so many wild orchids in one place before, magical!

[Dawn]

So pretty

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@dawnee Thank you! It was only a few inches high but such intricate little flowers

[sally agnew]

A beautiful specimen :)

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@hermann Thank you, I was in my element today!

[Michelle]

Beautiful and such a lovely colour. Another place I must visit :)

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@bigmxx Thank you - please do, you won't be disappointed:)

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

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@joansmor Thank you, it fascinated me:)

[Connie Little]

Beautiful colour. Great image.

[Roy Hughes]

Another great orchid. You can really see the monkeys (albeit pink monkeys!)