The Cowslips (Primula veris) were in flower in Gorseinon along with Hoary alison (Berteroa incana). The Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) was uncoiling and Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) fully unfurled. Common earwig (Forficula auricularia) and Bumblebees (Bombus sp) played amongst the flowers. There was also the interestingly hairy larva of the Drinker moth (Euthrix potatoria) sunning itself. There was an orgy of cranefly (Tipula sp) sexual activity in Loughor. Saw the first male Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) of the year at Penclacwydd. A solitary Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) was revealed in Bynea.
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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