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 a Cockchafer (Melolontha melolotha) but in an appearance. In Bynea, Ramping fumitory (Fumaria capreolata) and Bastard cabbage (Rapistrum rugosum) were in bloom. In Penclacwydd, the first Common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) had a first damselfly, probably a female Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), clinging to it.
'Weed' is a weird term. It basically means 'a plant growing, where humans don't want it'. Climate change might well mea...
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