Sunday 22 July 2012

Seeing the Changes 516

At Oxwich on the Gower, Orpine (Sedum telephinum), Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis), Small-flowered cranesbill (Geranium pusillum) and Wild thyme (Thymus polytrichus) were all in flower. There were also Small skipper (Thymelicus flavus) and Small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) butterflies, green bugs and mating Rhagonycha fulva beetles.

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