There were sudden changes at the NWCW at Penclacwydd. The Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) had burst into leaf and the Aspen (Populus tremula) was covered in catkins. Spotted my first Red campion (Silene dioica), Cowslip (Primula veris), Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) and Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) of the year. There were also first sightings of Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria), female Brimstone (Gonepterix rhamni) and patrolling male Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines) butterflies. Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) were also about. There were also lots of Common mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) ducklings with their mothers as well as a few Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) chicks trying to interest 'parent' birds. In Bynea, Red clover (Trifolium pratense) was in bloom.
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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