Another Annual Increase in Quantity and Range of Southern Marsh Orchids at Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve
For the past three years I have used cattle grazing to promote the growth and spread of southern marsh orchids on Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve. In these recent times of significant nature decline, I have seen our marsh orchid crop increase at a surprising rate for three years in a row. Whether the increase is due to my grazing strategy or climatic conditions, I am not able to say.
Southern marsh orchids (photographed by Andy Harris)
I put it down to your skills.
I think it likely that the increase in southern marsh orchids is due to both grazing and climate, Tom.
Whatever the reason, they sure look pretty among the long grass (with the other wildflowers).
They are very attractive, Vicki.