Wild orchid

I took the dog for a walk in Bedgebury forest today and I found these flowers, all over the place. Im pretty sure its an orchid but I dont know its name.

 

Hi Pete its Dactylorhiza fuchsii - spotted orchid - lucky you! :D

 

Thanks Bayleaf, Had an idea you would know, Cheers.

 

Pete you better take your dog for a walk again, but don't forget your spade or folk......and a plastic bag or box lol
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Ladybird

 

Lovely picture, and gorgeous flower, I wish they grew where I walk

 

Ladybird, you'll get me shot.
Fran they are something special, but they dont grow where I normally go.

This is my usual walk, thats the North Downs in the distance.

 

Mmmmm lovely walk at this time of the year - what a view - makes walking well worth it. Your walking companion looks like he's impatient for you to get on. One of my two cavs used to get impatient, if I stopped for any reason.

 

The he's a she, always in a hurry. I'm a bit thick, whats a cav? Is it a spaniel?

 

Apologies to your lady and for my abbreviation. I had two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (cavs for short) - not the ones with the squished faces, but true minature spaniels

 

I know the ones you mean