In Oxwich, Round-leaved wintergreen (Pyrola rotundifolia) was in flower. Got a good picture of a Silver-Y moth (Autographa gamma) in the dunes. Robber-flies were mating. Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae) larvae were evident along with a diverse range of grasshopper colours. In Bynea, Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) were very prominent and some Few-leaved hawkweed (Hieracium murorum) were in flower. Cultivated apple (Malus domestica) was producing fruit on waste land and a Common green shield bug (Palomena prasina) popped out of its old skin.
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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Birder's Bonus 241
Noted a Curlew ( Numenius arquata ) on the Loughor estuary at Bynea.
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Greater spearwort ( Ranunculus lingua ) has been used in traditional medicine to treat rheumatism, skin conditions and digestive problems.
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Green buckwheat ( Fagopyrum tartaricum ) is also called 'Tartar buckwheat'. It's a domesticated food plant, producing kernels. ...
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Daily shots of my fully compostable Oyster mushroom pot, received for Christmas. Omelettes ahoy!
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