Two weeks ago when we visited Clattinger Farm, a fabulous lowland meadow of international importance for its hay meadow wildflowers, it was filled with cowslips and snakeshead fritillaries. We looked for orchids and there were just a small handful – in the sort of numbers that you would expect to find in usual places where orchids grow. We returned to the field this weekend and it is now overflowing with orchids in spectacular numbers – such a rare and beautiful sight. They will continue to flower during May and into June.
Clattinger Farm is the next farm to the Lower Mill Estate and well worth a visit during your Cotswold Family Holiday.
For more details visit http://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/Reserves/clattingerfarm
WHA T TIME OF THE YEAR CAN WE SEE THE ORCHIDS OUT ON THE NATURE RESERVES PLEASE
LOVE THE WILD FLOWERS
Mrs Dowdeswell
The first couple of weeks of May are perfect for seeing the orchids. Hope you enjoy them.