Disturbing news that illegal poachers are killing around a million birds per year on a single conservation area (the Fereydunkenar lagoon) in Iran (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/feb/25/one-million-birds-killed-illegally-iran-wetland-wildlife-site). The lagoon and 2 nearby waterbodies are used by a variety of (often endangered) bird species, as 're-fuelling' stops, in their energetically-demanding migration flights. It seems that the well-armed poachers operate with relative impunity to bring their 'catches' to market. Relatively safe 'stop-overs' are necessary for the continued existence of bird species that migrate over long distances.
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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Seeing the Changes 2016
Further flowers in Bynea. Pineapple mayweed ( Chamomilla suaveolens ) and feral Cultivated apple ( Malus domestica ) put in appearances.
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The UK government continue their quest to turn England's rivers back into sewers. They first facilitated the privatised water companies...
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Garden plants in France, The Netherlands, The UK and Sikkim (NE India).
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