Petty Whin in profusion

This spectacular display of Petty Whin (Genista anglica) near Tre-Forgan was buzzing with bees and other insects today. Now a very localised species, sights like this are quite special.

On a nearby tip, the diminutive Heath Pearlwort (Sagina subulata) was noted, this being a new species for Glamorgan...

Yesterday the petal-less Sea Pearlwort (Sagina maritima) was noted on the coast at Margam...