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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I have decided to try to record the eggs on the Herring gull nest approximately every 2 days. This is done without unduly disturbing the sitting bird who returns immediately to the nest when I withdraw. No sign of pipping by 19th June. By June 23rd, things are looking down as one egg appears damaged. Removed by the birds (?) on 24th of June. By 29th June, the nest was abandoned.
The Bloody-nosed beetle ( Timarcha tenebricosa ) doesn't get into fights. The red fluid it exudes, when handled, is produced to deter p...
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