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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In Mumbles, Common scurvy-grass (Cochlearia officinalis) was quite profuse on the rocks. In West Cross, Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) was in bloom. In Swansea, Grey poplar (Populus x canescens), Beech (Fagus sylvatica), Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) and Field woodrush (Luzula campestris) were all in flower.
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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