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Corn Bunting singing on Hogweed, North Uist
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Balranald and western North Uist
As with many farmland birds, the Corn bunting (Emberiza calandra) has suffered declines since the intensification of agriculture. In the Outer Hebrides it is doing better as agriculture is less intensive and seeds are still left over for it to eat. The bird is distinguished by its thick bill as well as its song- which sounds like a set of jangling keys. Seen here singing on Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) in Balranald, North Uist.
07 August 2017
Hogweed, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), a plant in the family Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae), at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, taken by David Palmar
20 June 2021
Hogweed, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), a plant in the family Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae), at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, taken by David Palmar
20 June 2021
Hogweed, Eigg
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Eigg - Cleadale
Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) is a native plant, unlike its relative, Giant Hogweed. Its habitat includes hedgerows, verges and rough grasslands. It is a member of the carrot family (an umbellifer) and flowers between May and August (although it is able to flower all year-round). It is attractive to a range of insects. This picture was taken in Eigg.
31 August 2016
Giant Hogweed flower and leaves, Kelvin Walkway, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Kelvin Walkway, Forth and Clyde Canal, Dawsholm and Garscube
Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) flower and leaves, with Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) leaves behind, Kelvin Walkway, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar. Both plants are invasive non-native species which crowd out the native vegetation.
Glasgow - Kelvin Walkway, Forth and Clyde Canal, Dawsholm and Garscube
Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) flower head, with Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) leaves below it, Kelvin Walkway, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar. Both plants are invasive non-native species which crowd out the native vegetation.
16 June 2020
European Honey Bee with pollen basket feeding on Giant Hogweed, Kelvin Walkway, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Kelvin Walkway, Forth and Clyde Canal, Dawsholm and Garscube
European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) - note the pollen basket - feeding on Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) flowers, Kelvin Walkway, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar.
16 June 2020
Giant Hogweed, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Kelvin Walkway, Forth and Clyde Canal, Dawsholm and Garscube
Leaves of Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), an INNS or invasive non-native plant, Glasgow
09 June 2020
Giant Hogweed, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Kelvin Walkway, Forth and Clyde Canal, Dawsholm and Garscube
Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), an INNS or invasive non-native species, Kelvin Walkway, Glasgow.
09 June 2020
Giant Hogweed, an invasive non-native species, River Kelvin, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Kelvin Walkway, Forth and Clyde Canal, Dawsholm and Garscube
Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), an invasive non-native species (INNS) which can cause burning of the skin if handled. This photo was taken in winter beside the River Kelvin, Glasgow, which was probably partly responsible for its spread.