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In Loughor, Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) buds continue their emergence. Sun spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia) came into flower in spite of the rain. In Bynea, more flowers are appearing namely Small-flowered cranesbill (Geranium pusillum), Red campion (Silene dioica) and Cuckoo flower (Cardamine pratensis). From Loughor onwards to North Gower, there were masses of yellow Primrose (Primula vulgaris) in the hedgerows. In Broughton, as the sun came out, so did the Spring squill (Scilla verna), the Sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias) and the Sand spurrey (Spergularia rubra). On Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) in that place, the Common green shield bug (Palomena prasina), the Greenbottle fly (Lucilia caesar) and other flies and bees (including some sex fiends) were all active. A lone Bumble bee (probably Bombus hortorum) was also working this location.