Whinchat

Interesting day out around Grobdale produced 2♂️ Whinchat, or 1 seen twice! Plenty mipits & Skylark, Stonechat pair + young birds around. Pair small heath butterflies in fields as well as possibly heath-spotted orchid. Possibly 2 different orchids pictured but if anyone has knowledge... PJ

David Hawker says; The orchid photos are definitely heath spotted orchids. This species is quite variable in colour and spotting of the petals.  The "hood" near the top of the flower also varies in shape and it's just possible that the second photo is of a hybrid - you'd need an expert to tell you for sure. Nice photos. David H (Plant Recorder for Kirkcudbrightshire).