Periwinkle

Periwinkle

by | May 21, 2021 | Nature notes, Plants, Uncategorized

The periwinkle, Vinca major, isn’t a common plant in areas I fish. In fact it’s quite rare. However it does occur in one south facing grassy bank overlooking a stretch of the Swale where I fish.  Fortunately it’s a stretch that I walk, and fish, regularly. ...
Musk Thistle

Musk Thistle

by | Apr 22, 2021 | Nature, Nature notes, Plants

Often called the nodding thistle, which seems a good description as the flowers do indeed bend over in a most characteristic way, as if nodding their heads. It’s not common along riverbanks, but occasionally shows up on gravel bars, amongst other thistles; which...
Short Line Flyfishing
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