Military Orchid - Orchis_militaris

**rolf** · 27-04-2008, 04:59 PM

Spotted this pretty wild flower on the verge at Cernay, near Chartres, France.

***Chocky*** · 27-04-2008, 05:35 PM

Very pretty. Nice shots
We have some along the front path but I think they are bluebell tuned purple

**Merlin** · 27-04-2008, 09:35 PM

This has caught my eye Rolf. I'm by no means at all an 'orchid' person but the Military Orchid is one of Britains rarest and is restricted to just two sites in Suffolk and Buckinghamshire. Where is Cernay Rolf please?

Pete.

**rolf** · 28-04-2008, 09:12 AM

Sorry Pete, I'm at my sister's place in France at the moment, Eure et Loire region, near Chartres.

Will add that to the first post to avoid any confusion.

**Merlin** · 28-04-2008, 02:10 PM

Yes Rolf. I realised this (France) was going to be the result of my query and in some sort of way feel I owe you an apology for my ignorance (unwittingly of course) but do confess to my thinking 'wait a minute' this is a rare orchid Rolf has photographed here must check it out.

Anyway, I came clean on this one Rolf, so feel better about it all now.

Pete.

**Babs** · 09-05-2008, 08:49 PM

Lovely flower rolf

27-04-2008, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 823 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This has caught my eye Rolf. I'm by no means at all an 'orchid' person but the Military Orchid is one of Britains rarest and is restricted to just two sites in Suffolk and Buckinghamshire. Where is Cernay Rolf please? Pete.
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28-04-2008, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 823 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes Rolf. I realised this (France) was going to be the result of my query and in some sort of way feel I owe you an apology for my ignorance (unwittingly of course) but do confess to my thinking 'wait a minute' this is a rare orchid Rolf has photographed here must check it out. Anyway, I came clean on this one Rolf, so feel better about it all now. Pete.

09-05-2008, 08:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Babs Founder Member Info Real name: Barbara Location: Greater Manchester Gallery: 14 Equipment: The equipment I use is a Canon 30D with Sigma 50-500mm lens. I also have a garden hide from which I take most of my pictures. Posts: 1,530 Join Date: Apr 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Lovely flower rolf

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