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.
Saturday, 15 January 2022
A Gathering of Galanthophiles
Galanthophiles are Snowdrop enthusiasts. This year, they were allowed to flock to the Devon village of Buckland Monachorum, for the annual Snowdrop festival (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jan/15/its-wonderful-to-be-here-snowdrop-festival-returns-to-devon-village). In 2021, the Snowdrop festival was online only. In 2022, galanthophiles could return in person, to wonder at the 375 varieties of the flower!
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Birder's Bonus 241
Noted a Curlew ( Numenius arquata ) on the Loughor estuary at Bynea.
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Greater spearwort ( Ranunculus lingua ) has been used in traditional medicine to treat rheumatism, skin conditions and digestive problems.
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Green buckwheat ( Fagopyrum tartaricum ) is also called 'Tartar buckwheat'. It's a domesticated food plant, producing kernels. ...
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Daily shots of my fully compostable Oyster mushroom pot, received for Christmas. Omelettes ahoy!
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