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Autumn Lady’s-tresses, British orchids, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, orchids, Spiranthes spiralis
Perhaps it’s a consequence of this summer’s exceptionally hot dry weather or maybe it’s due to the location’s proximity to the recently rejuvenated children’s playground and trampling by eager feet; whatever the reason, this year’s display of Autumn lady’s-tresses at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is disappointing to say the least. Last year (Spiralling orchids, Sep 2021), I counted at least 30 flower spikes; this year so far there are just five.
earthstar 
I went to Dawlish Warren recently to look at these orchids and although I found some, there were very few. I suppose it is a result to the drought?
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I think you’re right, Philip. I’ve just been reading a post on Twitter by the ranger at Dungeness that he counted 371 spikes last autumn and only found 2 spikes yesterday. The drought’s having a massive impact.
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