Bird box or tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) nest box! This interesting concept can make it possible to watch tree bumblebees, Bombus hypnorum, oust blue or great tits from their nests by a using a very clever strategy, made more fascinating as a prey item ousts its...
Kestrel in garden kills starling – what do kestrels eat? Many years ago I saw 5 magpies sitting in a large willow tree making a lot of noise at the bottom of my garden. I was curious as to why they were so boisterous and why they were there. Looking out onto...
Male Red Mason bee (Osmia bicornis) and his balancing cocoon act! After taking a little over an hour to chew his way out of his cocoon, it appeared the cocoon did not want to be left behind! Made me laugh although he was one frustrated bee! “All my articles and...
Wildlife garden ponds are good for wildlife. Even though you may use a synthetic material to line your pond, you are creating a very natural type of habitat. Ponds have been around for millions of years. Such a lengthy period of time has enabled a huge number of plant...
Monitoring the health of British garden wildlife Sadly it appears we know more about wildlife diseases in other countries than we do about our own garden wildlife pests and diseases! Watch this video. Get involved by monitoring the amphibians, hedgehogs, birds, plus...
Solitary bees. The least known and forgotton pollinators “We face a catastrophe in future years unless we act now. Wild pollinators need greater protection. They are the unsung heroes of the countryside, providing a critical link in the food chain for humans...
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