Images Dated 2010

Bee Orchid, Ophrys apifera

Bee Orchid, Ophrys apifera - close up of flowerhead showing hanging pollinia, Monkton Chalkpit Nature Reserve, Kent
flower shape and colour thought to mimic shape and colour of the solitary bee to attract this pollinator but mostly
self pollinating in UK, perennial, favours dry grassland, usually on chalky soils, Pollenia held above flower with packets of pollen, drop down to pollinate stigma of own flower

Wind turbines provide electricity

Wind turbines provide electricity to Palm Springs and Coachella Valley - San Gorgonio Pass, San Bernardino Mountains, wind farm
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Beluga or white whale in the White Sea

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