The Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) was in flower in Gowerton and the NWCW. At the latter location (Penclacwydd), Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) was in acorn and some Elder (Sambucus nigra) berries were ripe. On the trees, the larvae of sawflies (probably Croesus septentrianalis) chomped away. Sadly, a Gold-ringed dragonfly (Condulegaster boltonii) had come off worse in a collision with a car. In Loughor, a scorpion fly (probably Panorpa communis) waited and butterflies (probably Common blue) had deposited eggs.
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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Wooden Tops 16. Hawthorn
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