Return to New Forest reptile surveys

Perhaps one of the last things to return to normal for me after the pandemic.

I've enrolled as a "Casual Surveyor" this year to maintain my license whilst I think about whether committing more fully in future years.

I chose one of the best locations today for my survey, but the reptiles were elusive, which is often the case as we head into the summer months.

1 reptile recorded, and it was a Smooth Snake which was a nice bonus.

This one probably lingering under the refugia while it shedded it's skin. Note the cloudy eye as evidence of shedding. 

Also in the New forest today. A few Heath Sptted Orchid, Lesser Butterfly Orchid and Bastard Balm (very rare in UK, but one I forget I saw a couple of weeks ago in France!!)