The chill and the duration of the local cold snap was emphasized by the appearance of mini ice floes on the Loughor estuary. It must be at least 25 years since there were similar scenes here!
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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Seeing the Changes 2011
More action at Crymlyn Burrows with Thrift ( Armeria maritima ); Kidney vetch ( Anthyllis vulneraria ) and a Hawkweed ( Hieracium exoter...
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2 comments:
We had a 'mini-swarm' of midges above our Swansea Leylandii earlier this afternoon. It seems strange that they should be so active so soon after such sub-zero temps.
It certainly seems strange but the male Winter midges seem quite resilient to cold. Paul B
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