Bee orchid: Orchids of Europe # 8

Here's another orchid that can sometimes be found growing at the roadside. However, you're not likely to spot this one from a car.

I spotted a little colony near my home from my bike a few years ago and went back to day to see if they are out. I only found one - I wonder if it's not a good year for bee orchids? There were good numbers of pyramidal and southern marsh orchids there, and I also found a small blue