The Gorse (Ulex europaeus) has apparently never been out of flower but is now a mass of yellow. White umbellifers, including Hemlock (Conium maculatum), and yellow crucifers are much in evidence near the river in Bynea. The first Greater celendines (Chelidonium majus) are out in the same location and the Rowan or Mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) is in flower in Loughor. There has been a sudden influx of Clouded yellow (Colias croceus) into the region. This butterfly is capable of quite impressive migrations (from Southern Europe to the south of Sweden).
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
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