Wildlife Around Melton

Flora

The meadow at the Melton Picnic site situated by the rail station and the River Deben has a nice selection of marsh plants including Ragged Robin, Twayblade, Lesser Pond Sedge, Yellow Iris and Southern Marsh Orchid.

Southern Marsh Orchid

Southern Marsh Orchid Dactylorhiza praetermissa at Melton Picnic site meadow.

Lesser Celandine

Lesser Celandine Ranunculus ficaria in Burkes Woo, Melton March 2007.

Hart's-tongue Fern

Hart's-tongue Fern Phyllitis scolopendrium in Burkes Wood, Melton March 2007.

Marsh Marigold

Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris in flower April in Bromeswell Green woodland.