In Bynea, observed Woolly thistle (Cirsium eriophorum) in bloom. The sun brought out the Common froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) and the Cinnebar moth (Tyria jacobaeae). The pollen count was high in Gorseinon, so there a 3 pictures of the responsible grasses. In that location, Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum) and Fly honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum) were in flower with Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) coming into bud. Lavish supplies of Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) berries were starting the ripen. The alien Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) was also in flower. Flea beetle (Phyllotrecta sp) larvae were chewing up the leaves and flies (Chloromyia formosa) were sunning themsleves. A green orb spider (Araniella cucurbitina) waited.
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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