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.
The warm weather brought a Dronefly (Eristalis tenax) and a Pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) out to bask on my wall in Loughor. Also in Loughor, Thale cress (Arabopsis thaliana) was in flower. In Bynea, Common whitlow grass (Erophila verna) and the first Common field speedwell (Veronica persica) were out in the sunshine.
As Hawthorn wood is strong and closely-grained, it's often used for carving. This wood is also employed to make tool handles, as well a...
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