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Orchids can be found in wood and grasslands throughout the UK. Be wowed by amazing mimics like the bee orchid, the sweet smells of the fragrant orchid, or maybe visit the darker side and find a parasitic bird’s-nest orchid deep in the woods.
It's not just the orchids!
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Join us for a walk at Minera Quarry Nature Reserve where we may see hares, stoats, adders, grass snakes, common lizards as well as butterflies and thousands of orchids.
British Wild Orchids*
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Professor Mike Fay is a Senior Research Leader in conservation genetics at Kew Gardens and also a world expert on orchids.
Introduction to Orchids
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Learn more about wild orchids: their life cycles, where to find them, and how to identify them
My orchids
Local lawn care expert and former head greenkeeper, Ian Stephens, loves grass and his work creating healthy, vibrant lawns at homes across Notts and Lincs. But Ian has long seen ‘beyond the green…
Where to see beavers
Once extinct in the UK, the beaver is back. Discover where in Britain you can see these charismatic mammals.
Where to see bluebells
Wondering where to see bluebells? Each spring, bluebells set our woodlands ablaze with their bright blue flowers. Find the best places to see bluebells in the UK this spring.
Where to see otters
Find where to see otters around the UK. One of the most rewarding wildlife experiences in Britain, an otter is a magical sight and a conservation success.
Discover wildflowers and orchids at Cors Goch
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Come and discover wild flowers on our Cors Goch Nature Reserve on Anglesey, with orchids, meadow and wetland vegetation in abundance.
Where to see autumn wildlife
Where to see the best of autumn wildlife.
Where to see winter wildlife
Find out where to see the best of winter's natural wonders.
Where to see a hawfinch
Our largest finch is also our most elusive, but winter offers the best chance of spotting one.