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.
In Loughor, Marsh willowherb (Epilobium palustre) was in flower and the Lords and ladies (Arum maculatum) was in berry. The bright red Lily beetle (Liliocera lilii) as well as Soldier and Sailor beetles (Cantharis rustica and Cantharis livida) strutted about. A female Beautiful demoiselle (Calopterix virgo) flitted around in the day and visited by an Iron prominent (Notodonta dromedarius) moth at night.
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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The Beautiful Demoiselle lives up to her name - what amazingly coloured wings!
First time I have seen one around Loughor! They are not the easiest things to photograph.
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