Tawny Mining Bee Identification
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Tawny Mining Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Tawny Mining Bee (Andrena fulva) is one of the most distinctive solitary bees in the UK. Known for its reddish-brown fur, this
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Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis) – UK Identification & Protection Guide
13 August 2024
🐝 Introduction The Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis) is a solitary bee species found all over the UK. It’s one of the earliest bees to emerge in spring and plays
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1 January 2024
The first of the bee facts we must accept regarding bees is that our food industry would collapse without them. Bees are responsible for pollinating one in three mouthfuls of
How to Make a Bug Hotel: DIY Insect Shelter Ideas for Bees, Beetles & More
24 June 2023
Introduction: Why Make a Bug Hotel? If you’re looking for a simple, rewarding way to support local wildlife, learning how to make a bug hotel is a great place to
Totally Wild Foraging in the UK
24 May 2023
Totally Wild is a company in the United Kingdom that offer educational services in foraging for wild foods in the UK. They are an experienced and reputable company set up by
Can I feed birds apples?
27 February 2023
Introduction Can birds eat apples? This common question among bird enthusiasts opens up a world of opportunities to support their health and well-being. Watching birds in your garden is a
How to Identify the Common Mourning Bee
13 December 2022
Introduction The Common Mourning Bee (Melecta albifrons) is a solitary bee species commonly found in the UK and Europe. Unlike most bees, it doesn’t collect pollen or build its own
Hairy-footed flower bee
13 December 2022
Active Months From March to June. Nesting Habits In Aerial or ground nests such as walls, banks or underground nests. How To Identify A Hairy-Footed Flower Bee Females A female solitary
Shrill carder bee (Rare)
13 December 2022
🐝 Introduction The Shrill Carder Bee is one of the rarest bumblebees in the UK. It’s easily recognised by its high-pitched buzz and peach-orange tail. Most sightings occur in Southern
Bee Species Profile: Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum)
13 December 2022
Introduction The Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) identification is essential for bee enthusiasts and conservationists alike. As one of the most distinctive and recognizable bumblebees in the UK, this species emerges
Tawny Mining Bee Identification
13 August 2024
Tawny Mining Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Tawny Mining Bee (Andrena fulva) is one of the most distinctive solitary bees in the UK. Known for its reddish-brown fur, this
Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis) – UK Identification & Protection Guide
13 August 2024
🐝 Introduction The Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis) is a solitary bee species found all over the UK. It’s one of the earliest bees to emerge in spring and plays
Bee facts
1 January 2024
The first of the bee facts we must accept regarding bees is that our food industry would collapse without them. Bees are responsible for pollinating one in three mouthfuls of
How to Make a Bug Hotel: DIY Insect Shelter Ideas for Bees, Beetles & More
24 June 2023
Introduction: Why Make a Bug Hotel? If you’re looking for a simple, rewarding way to support local wildlife, learning how to make a bug hotel is a great place to
Totally Wild Foraging in the UK
24 May 2023
Totally Wild is a company in the United Kingdom that offer educational services in foraging for wild foods in the UK. They are an experienced and reputable company set up by
Can I feed birds apples?
27 February 2023
Introduction Can birds eat apples? This common question among bird enthusiasts opens up a world of opportunities to support their health and well-being. Watching birds in your garden is a
How to Identify the Common Mourning Bee
13 December 2022
Introduction The Common Mourning Bee (Melecta albifrons) is a solitary bee species commonly found in the UK and Europe. Unlike most bees, it doesn’t collect pollen or build its own
Hairy-footed flower bee
13 December 2022
Active Months From March to June. Nesting Habits In Aerial or ground nests such as walls, banks or underground nests. How To Identify A Hairy-Footed Flower Bee Females A female solitary
Shrill carder bee (Rare)
13 December 2022
🐝 Introduction The Shrill Carder Bee is one of the rarest bumblebees in the UK. It’s easily recognised by its high-pitched buzz and peach-orange tail. Most sightings occur in Southern
Bee Species Profile: Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum)
13 December 2022
Introduction The Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) identification is essential for bee enthusiasts and conservationists alike. As one of the most distinctive and recognizable bumblebees in the UK, this species emerges
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London Seed Centre Review & Guide (2025)
3 October 2025
Introduction: Why I Trust London Seed Centre If you’re searching for a reliable UK seed bank to buy seeds online, the London Seed Centre is one of the first names you’ll come across. With so
Field Cuckoo Bumblebee: A Complete Guide to Bombus campestris
24 January 2025
Identifying Bombus campestris The Field Cuckoo Bumblebee is slightly larger than other species, measuring 15–18 mm. It stands out with its distinctive black and yellow markings, often accompanied by reddish hairs on its abdomen. Unlike
The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Seedless Grapevines in the UK
17 February 2025
Introduction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Seedless Grapevines in the UK Wondering how to grow seedless grapevines in the UK? With the right variety, proper care, and a little patience, it’s completely achievable. Some