Research - Orchids
Orchid Surveys
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Each year volunteers at Durlston count and monitor the orchid species found at Durlston. There are 9 species to be found during the year - Early Spider, Early Purple, Green Winged, Common Spotted, Southern Marsh, Bee, Pyramidal, Twayblade and Autumn Lady's Tresses. | |||
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 Early Spider Orchid |
 Pyramidal Orchid |
 Common Spotted Orchid |
Total Number of Orchids Counted: 1999 - 2003
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Early Spider |
Early Purple |
Green Winged |
Bee |
Common Spotted |
Southern Marsh |
Pyramidal |
Autumn Lady's Tresses | |
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2003 |
929 |
1569 |
347 |
Not counted |
46** |
Not counted |
Not counted |
Not counted |
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2002 |
592 |
1425 |
733 |
502 |
607 |
10 |
Not counted |
Not counted |
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2001 |
269* |
343* |
498* | 575 |
393 |
68 |
12,644 |
513 |
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2000 |
492 |
445 |
414 |
523 |
335 |
10 |
Not counted |
Not counted |
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1999 |
81 |
304 |
104 |
143 |
63 |
20 |
Not counted |
20 |
* Only half of area surveyed due to foot and mouth restrictions.
** Too late in season - impossible to count in long grass.
Related Links:
Orchid Survey Results, 2002
