Broad-leaved Helleborine

The first of the year has poked its head up. We had 42 last year, up from 25 the year before. It is looking like last year was an exceptional one for Orchids here and that last year's total for Common Spotted Orchids will not be achieved this year (based on numbers so far). It will be interesting to see if the same applies to Broad-leaved Helleborines. They are a much under appreciated Orchid in my view - not as showy as most but incredible when viewed close up.