Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Wildflower Walk, Bempton Cliffs - 17th June 2021

 

Wildflower Meadow, Bempton Cliffs

A change in the weather today, cooler, dull and rain showers. On your way to the fantastic vistas from Bempton Cliffs, you cannot fail to notice the vibrant colours of the grasslands and the wildflowers contained within. As far as I was concerned, they were merely aesthetically pleasing. They are, however, much more than this, they are masses of wild flowers, valuable to all living things, but what are they? Probably regarded as "weeds" to many, they are valuable habitats to many species. Until today, I had little knowledge of what they were, but a guided walk for staff and volunteers, expertly led by Gill (R), increased my knowledge base dramatically! Thank you for your guidance Gill! The following is a compilation of just some of our discoveries......

Northern Marsh Orchid



Common Spotted Orchid



Adders Tongue Fern



Hogweed



Red Campion


Interestingly tall Creeping Buttercup



Common Sorrel


Mayweed


Meadow Cranesbill



Birdsfoot Trefoil



Oxeye Daisies


Cuckoo Flower (Lady's Smock)


Round-leaf Crowfoot



Broad-leaved Pondweed


Russian Comfrey


Lesser Trefoil


Teasel


Bristly Oxtongue



Wow! What a subject! There were, of course many, many more species! 

This is another good, valid reason for the reserve asking visitors to stay on the paths and keep dogs on a short lead.

Once again, thank you Gill and I'm certainly looking forward to the next one! (No pressure 😇).

Images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.




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