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.
Monday 8 July 2024
Seeing the Changes 2065
In Gorseinon and Loughor, respectively, Redshank (Persicaria maculosa) and Borage (Borago officinalis were in flower. By Loughor foreshore, spotted Red bartsia (Odontites verna) and Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) in bloom. Also saw my first Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) of the year.
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