George Monbiot is the latest enthusiast of the natural world to note, from his life-time perceptions, that things have gone rapidly downhill in the UK since his childhood (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/29/natural-world-disappearing-save-it). I don't think that this is entirely looking back 'with rose-tinted glasses'. My series of posts on 'Seeing the Changes' was intended to start documenting some of this decline (albeit concentrating on a tiny, 'local' area and, thus far, only over 6 or so years). But I think it is possible to see changes in the species observed and the times of the year they first become apparent. As I have already commented, no caterpillars seem to eat nettles nowadays here!
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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