Seeing the Changes 12

Another warm weekend so more flowers seen for the first time. They include English scurvy grass (Cochlearia anglica) on the estuary at Bynea, as well as Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea), Herb robert (Geranium robertianum), Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and Crab apple (Malus sylvestris) at Gorseinon. Along the cycle track at Bynea Red campion (Silene dioica), Charlock (Sinapis arvensis), Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) and a solitary Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) made an appearance. The last-mentioned is the real bluebell, the introduced Spanish version has been around for weeks. Dame's violet (Hesperis matronalis) is flowering in Loughor. The alien plant Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is thrusting up all over. The first Plume moth (Emmelina monodactyla) 'parked' by my door in Loughor.