Wildflowers of the Algarve

[David Morison]

On a recent trip to the Algarve and in particular the Salgados Nature Reserve we were stunned by the density and variety of wildflowers in bloom at the end of February.

Quite a few images here and I'm afraid I don't know what most of them are - must get a book of flowers of Southern Europe. Most were taken with a 400mm as I was out for birds so the DoF is not always adequate - sorry.

I do know this one - Iris:





















A wider perspective:



Wider still:



The Salgados is under threat of tourist development, although holiday accommodation in the Algarve is only 55% occupied even in the high season - absolute madness! This link is to the Save Salgados campaign so if you have enjoyed these images I urge to click the link and sign the petition:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Sav...?fvHGoeb&pv=26

Thanks for looking

David

[escallonia]

Re: Wildflowers of the Algarve

Great to see some colour David, never been to the Algarve John.

[John Perriment]

Re: Wildflowers of the Algarve

A lovely set, all very nicely photographed, to cheer us up on a very snowy March day in Britain.

[ringneck]

Re: Wildflowers of the Algarve

Got itchy feet now...let me at 'em...roll on the summer.

Great set.

keith

[Pops]

Re: Wildflowers of the Algarve

Some rare beauties there