I had a long walk around the Red and Blue course this morning. I came across several Cinnabar moths between the 13th and 15th Red. I often see them here - they are easy to spot with their bright red underwing, particularly as they are day-flying.
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| Cinnabar Tyria jacobaeae [15th Red] |
Dragonflies are much more evident on the course now that full summer is approaching. This female Broad-bodied Chaser was between the 4th and 5th on the Red. The first time that I have seen one of these at Frilford. Notice the broad, flat abdomen, hence the name.
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| Broad-bodied Chaser Libellula depressa [4th Red] |
The distinctive small blue flowers and fleshy leaves of Brooklime can be found in the stream on the 18th Red. I've not seen this here before - it also grows in the ditches on the Blue course.
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| Brooklime Veronica beccabunga [18th Red] |
A few of the orchid species are flowering now. I have seen Pyramidal Orchids, various Marsh Orchids and Common Spotted. This Common Spotted Orchid was growing on the right of the 18th Red.
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| Common Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii [18th Red] |
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