I spent a splendid morning last week basically frolicking in a meadow. My task was to count the Green-winged orchids at Marden Meadows so we can check that their numbers are staying up. What a beautiful place - if you want to see a fine example an unimproved hay meadow (very rare habitat these days) I would suggest a visit to this reserve near Maidstone. There are thousands of these orchids as well as many other wild flowers. Naturally, I had my trusty camera with me and it didn't let me down...
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So Maidstone actually does have something good to offer!
Good start Cally! Try to keep it going as the best blogs mature with age - even if it gets a bit off-topic. Nigel
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