News that, in spite of a generally disastrous year for UK butterflies, species with grass-eating caterpillars have boomed is interesting (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/jan/17/grass-feeding-butterflies?INTCMP=SRCH). Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina), Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) and Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) have all shown increases in numbers. It appears that our recent wet summers have encouraged the growth of their preferred nosh!
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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