In Penclacwydd, Hazel (Corylus avellane) has both female (red) and male (yellow catkin) flowers. In Loughor, Crab apple (Malus sylvestris) was in flower and small bumblebees (Bombus sp) bumbled.
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 is 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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Wild privet ( Ligustrum vulgare ) flowered in Loughor. In Bynea, Common figwort ( Scrophularia nodosa ); Thrift ( Armeria mariti...
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A combination of night rain and day-time sun has resulted in more Bynea blooms. The Southern marsh orchid ( Dactylorhiza praetermissa... -
A study, using fluorescent microplastic beads, has shown that the larval forms of mosquito that live in freshwater and filter feed on alg... -
A recent UK study looking at genetic-predispositions for producing elevated testosterone levels has apparently confirmed the view that t...
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