Marsh Orchid and insects in Church Lane garden

Len M has recently had a Marsh Orchid flowering by the pond in his garden. No doubt also attracted by the pond, was a Southern Hawker dragonfly which briefly flew into his house, as well as an apparently rather tame Comma butterfly.

 Marsh Orchid flower (and a Ladybird larva)

 Marsh Orchid foliage

Southern Hawker dragonfly

Comma butterfly