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Common Twayblade - Loch Thallan

Loch Thallan, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

Type:Flora and Fauna - Machair

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The Common Twayblade is easily seen in this damp meadow amongst other orchid species. It flowers from May - early August.

Walk slowly in the damp field adjacent and just west of Loch Thallan.

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