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Wildlife Walks

Daily excursions in search of birds, butterflies and wildflowers with Teresa Farino, a British naturalist who has been living in the Picos de Europa since 1986. Whether your main interest is birdwatching or botany, entomology or photography, or even just strolling through spectacular landscapes and picturesque villages, Teresa can help you to get the most from your stay in the Picos de Europa. Click on image for details.
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Orchids
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Green-winged orchids

 

 

 

Family - ORCHIDACEAE

Genus - Orchis

Species - morio

Common English name -

Green-winged orchid

Common Spanish name -

Satirión

Flowering time March - June

 

 

 

 

The Green-winged orchid can be distinguished from the superficially similar Early purple orchid by the obvious dark veins on the lateral sepals (the "wings") which are usually green but occasionally purple. See examples below.

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The spur is shorter than the flattish, slightly three-lobed labellum, usually pale in the centre with purple spots. Leaves are always unspotted.

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Discover the orchids and other botanical treasures of the Picos de Europa with Teresa Farino, Iberian Wildlife Tours. May 26th - June 2nd 2012 Click on image for more info.

Wildlife Report

Teresa Farino, Iberian Wildlife Tours
Over the past 20 years, Teresa Farino has compiled a 90-page report (A4) which includes lists of all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies and vascular plants ever recorded in the Picos de Europa, plus summaries of each of these groups and an eight-page introduction to the wildlife of these mountains. If you would like to purchase a copy, the price is 17.50€, excluding postage and packaging. Please contact Teresa for further details or to place your order by clicking on the image.

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