It was a cloudy and blustery morning when a few intrepid members spent the morning looking for flowers and insects around the South Lake at Farnham Gravel Pits. A first delight was the large number of Pyramidal Orchid in and around the enclosure made for them. The Lake itself was very low after the prolonged drought but we nevertheless found Branched Bur-reed and Bogbean in flower. Labels had also thoughtfully been set next to some of the other plants of interest to be found on a walk around the lake. Despite the windy conditions there was a selection of damselflies and dragonflies around the recently dredged pond but, sadly, birdlife was not at its best.
Thanks to Kerry and Muff for organising the morning.
Nick Gaunt
