Saturday, 8 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 142. Owl

The word 'owl' comes from the Old Norse 'ugla' and the Old German 'uwilla', both, perhaps, reflecting the characteristic calls of these birds.

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Seeing the Changes 2177

On the Loughor-Gorseinon border, noted Sneezewort ( Achilla ptarmica ) in flower as well as Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ) and ...