Thursday 6 June 2013

Seeing the Changes 581

Noted the Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus) in flower in Penclacwydd. In Bynea, spotted Sea plantain (Plantago maritima) and Sheep's sorrel (Rumex acetosella). There was a sudden expulsion of Common froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) in their 'spit' and a late Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) flitted. Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) revealed its poisonous self in Loughor.

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