Sandsend Seaside

 Late in the summer I had a brief photo expedition to Sandsend, despite it being quite busy I got  a few striking shots, this my favourite.

 

Gentians last summer

 A significant colony of Gentians was 'discovered' on the North York Moors last summer.
They had been thought extinct locally since the last ones were recorded on moorland near Hartoft which has been densely planted with conifers in the 1950s

This second colony was hiding in plain sight in a not particularly remote location.
They only flower briefly and only open during the day when it is fine.
Plus they nestle among heather so easily missed unless you almost stand on them.