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.
At the WWT Llanelli, the birds were mainly entering eclipse (non-breeding) plumage. This was certainly the case for the North American wood duck (Aix sponsa). Many birds, however, had offspring including Moorhens (Gallinula chloropus), Black swans (Cygnus atratus) and Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula).
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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