Flora & Fauna
Plants and flowers (and fungi).
Former BNS Factory, Mamhilad, Pontypool 19 August 2017
Sheep happily grazing above the landscape which includes the former British Nylon Spinners factory at Mamhilad. To the right of the frame, the new agricultural crop, sunlight - one of an increasing number of solar farms springing up.
This image highlights the very rural setting of the factory below The Folly. It was opened in 1948 and at the time, boasted the largest factory floor in Europe. It ceased production in 1988. Now it accommodates various light industry units and leased office accommodation.
20 Aug 2017
Flesh Fly on Blackberries, Thornhill Road, Cwmbran 20 August 2017
A flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) on a vegetarian diet of blackberries ((Rubus fruticosus).
20 Aug 2017
Buff Tip Moth Caterpillar, Hafod Court Road, Thornhill, Cwmbran 20 August 2017
A buff tip moth caterpillar (Phalera bucephala ) on the pavement - nearly got stepped on!
21 Aug 2017
Garden Spider, Upper Cwmbran 21 August 2017
Repair work following overnight rain.
A garden spider (Araneus diadematus), probably the most common of spiders found in the garden, responsible for the classic orb shaped webs. Also known as cross spider, diadem spider and crowned orb-weaver spider.
21 Aug 2017
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Raindrops, Cwmbran 21 August 2017
Raindrops keep falling on my fir...
21 Aug 2017
Fuchsia, Upper Cwmbran 21 August 2017
A rain sodden fuchsia, already past its prime.
Great Black Slug , Blaen Bran Reservoir, Upper Cwmbran 25 August 2017
Despite their name, great black slugs (Arion ater) come in black, brown, brick red, orange and grey. This one was edging around a concrete wall. His spiracle for breathing can be clearly seen.
25 Aug 2017
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Starlings, Mountain Air, Mountain Road, Upper Cwmbran 25 August 2017
"Bird on a wire". Juvenile starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), their plumage turning adult, on telegraph wires behind the former Mountain Air pub.
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