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| As stated elsewhere this website is not intended to be an encyclopaedia which fully embraces zoological nomenclature in the context of the Goyt Valley. It would quickly become pointlessly unworkable. I am only highlighting popular topics and that now includes products of nature that do not necessarily fall into neat categories for our administrative convenience. One perfect example (I have too long avoided) now used to kick-start this section, includes Galls. Over simplified, some insects can deposit secretions into specific species of tree which provokes the tree to produce spherical growths which serve to house a larval form of the insect in safety. These arouse public curiosity which I am responding to. |
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| In order to develop (about 20mm diameter), the Gall must be 'alive' yet it could not have happened without the intervention of the insect. The insect will be a distinct species but which insect may vary. Therefore Galls as such, cannot be assigned a scientific name, though they can fall into broad categories. I will only link to items of interest to me or people I meet who ask. |
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| NB: One such interest includes a tree on the West side of the Errwood that appears to be full of bird nests. These are referred to colloquially as Witches' Brooms. The truth about these can prove to be far more complex than we might imagine. |
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| Oak Galls. I will take a macro lens and obtain a better image next time I walk route 6, which I frequently do: February3rd. 2024 |
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| Another example of unclassified wholly natural features, is what I refer to as nature's art. Sights which may delight us one way or another but are not identified by scientific names or categories. This can include water features, rainbows, landscapes, autumn scenes and endless other sights. Any new section under this heading could quickly swamp all else: August 13th. |
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