Sankey Valley - last walk in June

The walk heads up to Carr Mill Dam,around the resulting reservoir and back to the carpark. A nice walk with lots to see.

Posted on August 27, 2012 04:00 PM by acljohn acljohn

Observations

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What

Purple Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Observer

acljohn

Date

June 17, 2012

Description

Tube-shaped individual flowers on a tall flower spike. Oval pointed leaves.

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What

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus)

Observer

acljohn

Date

June 17, 2012

Description

With young on back; double-horned crest and chestnut 'frills' about the head; long white neck.

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Southern Marsh-Orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa)

Observer

acljohn

Date

June 17, 2012

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Bittersweet Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara)

Observer

acljohn

Date

June 17, 2012

Description

Flowers - purple petals surrounding yellow anthers

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Roses (Genus Rosa)

Observer

acljohn

Date

June 17, 2012

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Ivy-leaved Toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis)

Observer

acljohn

Date

June 17, 2012

Description

leaves shaped like ivy leaves

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Trailing Bellflower (Campanula poscharskyana)

Observer

acljohn

Date

June 17, 2012

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Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius)

Observer

acljohn

Date

June 17, 2012

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What

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

Observer

acljohn

Date

June 17, 2012

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