Several species of orchid are now in full flower on Black Mountain in the middle of Canberra. There are over 50 species known for the local patch of dry hilly forest. Here are a few shots of the more abundant species.
A group of Wax-lipped orchids, stand erect with single flowers.
A colony of Nodding Greenhoods stand on a mossy gully bank. Many of the smaller green orchids are easily overlooked. 
A single Nodding Greenhood.
A cluster of Pink Finger Orchids. Their flowers dot the ground all over the forest.
A Black Mountain Leopard orchid. A species thought to be unique to the ACT region, but locally common and many are now in flower. 
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