Wild Orchids of Wales is much than a fully illustrated identification guide it is also a celebration of the Nature Reserves of Wales The author has dedicated this book to the individuals and groups of volunteers without whose tireless efforts in all winds and weathers the environmental riches of Wales, from small community sites to great nature reserves, would notWild Orchids of Wales is much than a fully illustrated identification guide it is also a celebration of the Nature Reserves of Wales The author has dedicated this book to the individuals and groups of volunteers without whose tireless efforts in all winds and weathers the environmental riches of Wales, from small community sites to great nature reserves, would not be so accessible and bring such joy to so many people For newcomers in particular, wild orchids can be hard to find and even harder to identify Wild Orchids of Wales solves these problems The book includes easy to follow introductions to the biology and habitats of orchids illustrated descriptions of the orchid species, each with distinguishing features highlighted and a unique guide to than 50 of the top orchid sites throughout the country, including GPS data, map references and detailed directions Also included are tips for photographing flowers More than 300 colour photographs of wild orchids, both in their natural settings and as stunning close up pictures of their flowers, ensure that readers will be able to identify the orchids they find on countryside rambles.