'All in all, it's just another brick in the wall.' Do bee bricks make a difference for bees and pollination? The answer is, at best, 'we don't know'. Athayde's latest blog @ scottishpollinators.wordpress.com/2024/04/30/all…

Dandelions are a fantastic source of nectar and pollen for Scotland's pollinators. Leave some dandelions to flower, and bumblebees, hoverflies, butterflies, solitary bees and beetles will all benefit. Hang on to dandelions, and congratulate yourself on helping our pollinators.

A stroll around the Battleby grounds late yesterday afternoon revealed plenty of bumblebees and flowers. The cowslips, with their bright 'egg-yolk' colouring were particularly eye-catching as the sun slipped away. Cowslips blog @ scottishpollinators.wordpress.com/2022/05/16/of-…

Aberdeenshire Council are in the spotlight in our latest blog. Amongst the first councils in Scotland to launch a Pollinator Action Plan, they are now onto their third such plan.  And the good news is they are making a difference. scottishpollinators.wordpress.com/2024/04/22/mak…

A little footage of a bumblebee mimic - Eristalis intricaria, the Furry Dronefly, I reckon, but there are a few species that are similar! Feeding on marsh marigold on one of the SuDS ponds off the new parts of the A9 just outside Perth.

One of those really rewarding and relaxing moments with nature ... 🐝🌼 #pollinators Buzzing Scotland

Some of my favourite garden flowers for bees: Rosemary youtu.be/P3v3Z0d7KeU?si… via YouTube

Athayde's latest blog = The facultative shift of sex ratios displayed by some bees is a remarkable survival tool. The power to quickly tilt the offspring's sexual balance could make the difference for a species' success. Blog @ scottishpollinators.wordpress.com/2024/04/16/som…

There are plenty of queen bumblebees about at the moment. You might also be noticing some solitary bees on the wing. Our Children's Activity Sheets offer youngsters an introduction to these fascinating insects and excellent pollinators. nature.scot/doc/childrens-…

Join #BuglifeScotland 's #PollinatorsAlongTheTweed Conservation Officer, Kate, & Buglife #BLines Officer, Rachel, for FIT Count Training!

🗓️ Monday 22 April
🕙 10:30-13:00
📌 East Gate Theatre, EH45 8AD

🐝Learn how to monitor pollinator in your local green spaces.

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We take a look at 'Biodiversity and Glasgow University' in our latest blog. One area of increasing activity is the University’s approach to greenspace management. More @ scottishpollinators.wordpress.com/2024/04/11/bio…

What to plant for bumblebees in April 🪴

#BeeThe Change and plant one (or more!) of these bumblebee favourites. When they flower, they will provide nectar and pollen for hungry bumblebees 🐝

FREE April planting guide 👉 ow.ly/OGKJ50Rc0Yz

How about a little cherry blossom to start the day? A great source of spring pollen and nectar for passing insects, these trees brighten up any green space at this time of year. #pollinators

Save the date - 19 June. For our free online 2024 Conference the theme will be pollinator-friendly actions & features Local Authorities, our All-Ireland counterparts, Nature Networks, NHS grounds, and a fascinating project in Arnhem. e: [email protected] for details

What a great way to reach new audiences, spread the word and gather valuable updates. 🐝🥾⛰️ 🐝

Clarke’s mining bees are worth looking out for at this time of year. They forage on willow catkins in spring, and can form large nesting aggregations. #pollinators

With bulbs it is worth remembering that daffodils, whilst very popular, are not the best for pollinators. Why not supplement them if you can with some pollinator friendly bulbs – you might try snowdrop, crocus, allium and grape hyacinth. More info @ nature.scot/doc/planting-p…

Primroses are in flower here now. We are talking about the wild primrose, the pale custard-yellow plant that flowers amongst distinctive crinkly leaves in clusters beneath hedges, around woodlands and on verges. It is a particular favourite of bee-flies. wordpress.com/post/scottishp…

Lovely to see (and hear) so many bumblebees on willow around Loch Morar earlier this week. Willow catkins are more than simply attractive to look at; they are a huge bonus for bees in very early spring when food sources are scarce.
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Asian Hornets are an invasive species which are aggressive predators of honey bees and other important pollinators.

Today Scottish Government has published a contingency plan to help protect Scotland’s bees from them and other threats.

➡️gov.scot/news/bee-healt…