The orchid meadow is looking great again this Summer. It was “discovered” by Judith about eight years ago, when the meadow was in danger of disappearing under invasive trees, brambles and Himalayan Balsam. Since then Steve Joul has led Friends of Adel Woods and his own team of volunteers in looking after the meadow and the work has really paid off. For more information about the work have a look at this blog entry.
Coincidentally, Steve Joul went to have a look at the meadow the following day and took this magnificent photo of a black and yellow longhorn beetle (rutpela maculata).
I cannot compete! here is a photo of a selfheal flower and a couple of photos the orchids which I took.
Friends of Adel Woods 