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Saturday 16 July 2016
Thursday 14 July 2016
Seagull Action - Aberavon Beach
Seagull action, Aberavon Beach (Swansea Bay and Mumbles in background):
I find it increasing sad how our attitude toward bird life in Swansea is becoming increasingly negative. Take just these two local newspaper reports as an example - 'I got smashed in the face by a seagull' and 'Ultra seagulls are mugging people and trying to break into cars in Swansea'.
A similar negative attitude towards our wildlife is also increasing ground around urban foxes. To all these reports, all I can do is roll my eyes in despair. In Canada they have wild bears, in America alligators. In Africa, they have a whole plethora of animals capable of killing people. And, in Britain we have seagulls and foxes. Come on now Swansea - let us learn to understand and love and make allowances for our wildlife. It is not just our country after all is said and done - we share it!
I find it increasing sad how our attitude toward bird life in Swansea is becoming increasingly negative. Take just these two local newspaper reports as an example - 'I got smashed in the face by a seagull' and 'Ultra seagulls are mugging people and trying to break into cars in Swansea'.
A similar negative attitude towards our wildlife is also increasing ground around urban foxes. To all these reports, all I can do is roll my eyes in despair. In Canada they have wild bears, in America alligators. In Africa, they have a whole plethora of animals capable of killing people. And, in Britain we have seagulls and foxes. Come on now Swansea - let us learn to understand and love and make allowances for our wildlife. It is not just our country after all is said and done - we share it!
Sunday 10 July 2016
Datura stramonium, SA1
Taking a walk around Swansea Marina today, I spotted this rather conspicuous pland growing right in the centre of the footpath along the river Tawe - a rare (in this country) Datura stramonium. The plant, also known as Jimson Weed or Devil's Snare is a highly poisonous psychoactive plant. I have reported its presence to Swansea Council...
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