June is a nice month for orchids. So i set out with camera to get some pics. I was not disappointed with what i found. These flower up the playing fields every year. Credit to the council who let the perimeter of the fields grow wild. Thus encouraging wild life and flowers.

Although this one has a nice tilt to it, i liked the fact that the buttercup was nestled beneath it. Gave it a nice combination.

This lovely flower i came across where the orchids are flowering. Dont think it is a wild one, more an escapee. Still very nice and doing very well.

Came across this butterfly fluttering around the long grass. Took what seemed ages to get a photo as it was not very approachable. Believe it is one of those Painted Ladies we are hearing a lot about this summer.

Collared Dove

As the weather was very good i decided to go out with camera on the usuall route through the lanes. Actually thought i may see something. Was not until the last part of the walk that i actually did. A young collared dove must have fallen out of the nest and was under a big fir tree.

Could hear a lot of cooing, so mum must have been in the vicinity keeping an eye on it, and no doubt feeding it as well. The area is quite remote and the young bird would be quite safe. I dont think any intervention from me, although with very good intentions would have been appropriate.

Collared Dove

As the bird was not frightened of my presence, decided to get a more close up of its head. As i had a tele lens on the camera was able to zoom in rather than move closer. Better for the bird all round.

The Old Railtrack

These lovely daffodils were in full bloom, and added a lovely splash of colour along the old railtrack. Will be intersting to see what else grows along there through the seasons.