The first of the Weymouth Wetland’s Reserves orchids have started flowering with the Early Purples Orchids at the north of Lodmoor. This morning 26 plants were counted. Last year Lodmoor’s Early Purple population were all in full flower on 1st May. This year they are two weeks behind.
Other plants in area in bloom this morning were Hedge Mustard, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Pendulous Sedge and Bugle. Cow Parsley is also coming into flower along the footpaths on both reserves.
The first hogweed of the year was found flowering at Radipole Lake this morning along with comfrey.