Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) nest site – video

Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) nest site – video

Ivy bee, a rather new species heading northwards in Great Britain Have you been lucky enough to see this new species of solitary bee which resembles a honeybee? They can be rather noisy!  Have look at the video.   The last bee to emerge in Britain during Sept and...
Let’s talk bumblebees with Prof. Dave Goulson

Let’s talk bumblebees with Prof. Dave Goulson

The Life Scientific with Prof. Dave Goulson Prof. Dave Goulson of Sussex University is one of the UK’s chief bumblebee campaigners and researchers. Hear his 1/2 an hour interview on BBC Radio 4 The Life Scientific  Meet him @ Gayton Village Hall, Staffs, 25th...
Red Admiral Butterflies, do they hibernate in Britain?

Red Admiral Butterflies, do they hibernate in Britain?

More Red Admirals seen later in year by Garden BirdWatchers  The British Trust for Ornithology,  (BTO) have a team of people working to monitor, not only birds but other wildlife in people’s gardens, known as  Garden Birdwatch.  In their latest newsletter...
Vote for Tale of two cities Liverpool wildflower corridor to Manchester

Vote for Tale of two cities Liverpool wildflower corridor to Manchester

Liverpool, Everton and Manchester joined up? Well I never!! See video below.                        Vote Here   CLOSES MIDNIGHT 4th NOVEMBER Liverpool, Everton and Manchester united?  Yes!  Joined together by a wildflower corridor if they win the vote so please vote!...