It's turbo time for these little bumblebees ⏩🐝 🔊 What is this drill-like buzzing? This is the sound of a pollinator superpower that no other insect in the UK has: it is called buzz pollination. Bumblebees vibrate their flight muscles to release pollen that is difficult to reach – and can’t be reached by most insects. 🛡️ Why do some plants make their pollen difficult to reach? Plants produce pollen to fertilise flowers and create seeds to make new plants. This requires A LOT of energy. Some pl

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Is it normal to see bumblebees at this time of year? 🗓️🐝 🌡️ Though it is nearly the end of the year, it is not uncommon for some bumblebees to still be active, particularly in southern parts of the country where it is warmer. 👑💤 New Buff-tailed bumblebee queens, like our gorse-frolicking friend here, use this time to stock up on essential supplies before they hibernate over the winter. 📍 Some Buff-tailed bumblebee queens will set up a nest in autumn instead of going into hibernation. Small

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👑 Make your garden fit for a queen bee and build a bumblebee nest! Click here to download our FREE 'Make space for bumblebee nests' resource for step-by-step instructions! 🐝 http://ow.ly/reSI50HwJuj 🌧 Remember to put a few holes along the pipe’s underside – so any water getting in can leak away! | Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Homeless bumblebee queens are on a mission to find somewhere to nest - and they urgently need your help 🐝 | Bumblebee Conservation Trust