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.
Sunday, 14 May 2023
Seeing the Changes 1789
In Loughor, Stone bramble (Rubus saxatilis) and Common comfrey (Symphytum officinale) were in flower. In Penclacwydd, Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus) was blooming. Also in that location, Pyrochroa serraticornis and Phyllobius pomaceus beetles and an interesting spider busied themselves. Back in Loughor, spotted my first Slow worm (Anguis fragilis) of the year.
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