Bee Orchids were first recorded at Radipole Lake in 2006 and on Lodmoor in 1983. Since that time they have been recorded every year on both reserves. Last year was a record count on Radipole with a total of 32 plants found. Lodmoor had 5 bee orchids recorded last year.
This Bee Orchid photo was taken by the path at Radipole Lake this morning. It's the first one I've seen at Radipole this year and I hope there are many more plants waiting to make an appearance in the next few weeks.