Thirty Years in the Waiting...

We've been terrestrial orchid enthusiasts for 30 years. We've seen some gorgeous little things - but the "Flying Duck Orchid" had always eluded us.
Then the Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium offered a guided walk through one section of Girraween N.P. - and the first flower they showed us was a Flying Duck Orchid!!! (Too many exclamation marks - but it was terribly exciting. :) )

[JackieR]

Excited for you Rob. What a well named orchid and do beautifully preserved here for you

[Susan Wakely]

What a treat and great little flower.

[Diana]

How wondetgul for you, such a little beauty too.

[Casablanca]

This is a fascinating flower, not seen an orchid like this before. It is very aptly named

[Delwyn Barnett]

That is incredible - you must have loved that opportunity.

[Babs]

How exciting, what a treat.

[Merrelyn]

How exciting. There are several varieties of duck orchids in WA but I've never seen one.

[Shutterbug]

That is a beauty. It must be wonderful to see orchids in the “wild”….not in a houseplant pot.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

that is just amazing!

[Granagringa]

Love how the colors pop on this...what a cool looking orchid. And congrats on getting to see it!

[Steve Mueller]

Great capture!

[Rick]

Great find and capture.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot