Thursday 26 October 2023

Seeing the Changes 1900

Late action at Crymlyn Burrows. Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis); Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) and Common evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) all still in flower. Critters included male and female Common darters (Sympetrum striolatum) and large flies (Chrysops relictus?). At least 6 Red admirals (Vanessa atalanta) fed on a patch of Michaelmas daisies.

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