Still snow on Etna then. Is it cold up there?

Haha, I’m sure you have! Save the absolute best until they think they’ve seen it all 😂

That is truly awesome!🤩 What are you going to do the rest of the week to beat that?? 💛💜😂

Heading there next week and hopefully find a few of these. Hope I can remember their names and impress! 😂

Bellissima! 🤍💕A wonderful treasure trove uncovered 💎 Loved the postcards🤩

Dactylorhiza insularis, Orchids of Sardinia © Michele Viganò

A final postcard from the field as our #OrchidsOfSardinia tour draws to a close, from tour leader Michele Viganò:

On our last day we found, after a good search, some Dactylorhiza insularis in bloom. This took us to 33 species for the week, with 6 bonus hybrid combinations also seen... (1/2)

Ooh, they are gorgeous! 💕

What a start! Have a fabulous week, and looking forward to your postcards! 🤩

Ophrys panattensis, Orchids of Sardinia © Michele Viganò

Postcard from the field from our brilliant Italian orchid-hunter tour leader, Michele Viganò:

The Orchids of Sardinia tour connected well with Sardinian uber-endemic Ophrys panattensis - not only endemic to the island, but restricted solely to the island's north-east.

#orchids

The Jewel in the Sardinian Crown? 🤩 💎

A proper reward for treasure hunting! Could this be the Jewel in the Crown?🤩💎

🤣🤣Glad it’s not just me!

Apple Blossom Time! Orchards in full bloom… the scent just intoxicating 💖

A boxful of Spring delights looks to be awaiting those fortunate enough to have secured their place on this upcoming tour 🦋💖

Two shades of Wild Radish here for tonight’s #wildflowerhour #CabbageFamily
Cruciforms of delight 🤩🤍💛

Gosh! Very informative, thank you. I would have thought hornet too! 🐝

What a postcard! I do love Blues, but Orange-tips really are the most delightful little creatures! 🧡🤩

I’ll be there in just over a week Andy. If you are able to label your photos it might give me a bit of a start!💜🤣😁

You are such a tinker, crossing borders! 😂

Well worth the detour to discover this bevy of beauties! Who doesn’t love the Early Purple Orchid and her white sisters? Thank you @rogercharding.bsky.social for your tips to finding them!
#orchismascula #wildflowerhour #britishorchids

Just beautiful! 🦋😍

Sounds like a whirlwind of avian activity up there! 🤩

Quite the statuesque specimen! Hope to revisit and experience this myself💜😍

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A singularly charming individual. Hope to meet her one day 💛🤩

Is it any wonder! Those postcards so far have been stunning! 🤩

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False Dewy Ringlet (Erebia sthennyo), Butterflies of the Hautes Pyrenees © Jon Dunn

Gavarnie Ringlet (Erebia gorgone), Butterflies of the Hautes Pyrenees © Jon Dunn

Lefebvre's Ringlet (Erebia lefebvrei), Butterflies of the Hautes Pyrenees © Jon Dunn

As Beyoncé might have sung had she only spent some time hanging out with Erebia, if you like it then you shoulda put a ringlet on it.

Erebia ringlets are a particular highlight of our tour in the Hautes Pyrenees, with some special species to be found there.

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🤣Love it! 💍 🦋

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