Went to Upton Fen yesterday to see the Fen Orchids but we're not allowed to look this year so a few pictures from last year.

Seems a shame that there's a complete ban perhaps the NWT need to take a leaf from the Rex Hancy reserve.

Great views of Goshawk and Hobby.

Grasshopper warbler reeling briefly.

















Fen Orchid ( Liparis loeselli )









Poplar Leaf Beetle ( Chrysomela populi )



Marsh Pea ( Lathyrus palustris )



Common Spotted Orchid ( Dactylorhiza fuchsii )



Beetle spp ?





Large Wintergreen ( Pyrola rotundifolia )








Skullcap ( Scutellaria galericulata )

Tag CloudFenOrchid, PoplarLeafBettle, FlagIris, Skullcap, MarshPea, Beetle, CommonWintergreen

Branched Bur-reed ( Sparganium erectum )


Cyoerus Sedge ( Carex pseudocyperus )



Blue-tailed Damselfly ( Ischnura elegans )








Field Buttercup ( Ranunculus acris )















Flag iris ( Iris pseudacorus )







Black-tailed Skimmer - Female ( Orthetrum cancellatum ) Wings not quite fully formed. Sitting quietly in the reeds.







Lesser Stichwort ( Stellaria graminea )



Common Spotted Orchid ( Dactylorhiza fuchsii )



Silverweed ( Argentina anserina )







Sweet Flag ( Acorus calamus )









Water Forget me not ( Myosotis scorpioides )



Mayfly living up to it's name. ( Ephemeroptera

Tag CloudBranchedBur-reed, Blue-tailedDamselfly, FieldButtercup, FlagIris, HairyDragonfly, LesserStitchwort, CommonSpottedOrchid, Silverweed, SweetFlag, Brooklime