Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
The red mason bee is a common, gingery bee that can be spotted nesting in the crumbling mortar of old walls. Encourage bees to nest in your garden by putting out a tin can full of short, hollow…
The Tawny mining bee is a furry, gingery bee that can often be seen in parks and gardens during the springtime. Look for a volcano-like mound of earth in the lawn that marks the entrance to its…
Honeybees are famous for the honey they produce! These easily recognisable little bees are hard workers, living in large hives made of wax honeycombs.
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
The shrill carder bee can be spotted flying quickly around flowers in unimproved pastures. The queens produce a loud, high-pitched buzz, hence the name. It is declining rapidly and is restricted…
Be a nature detective! Can you tick off any of these?
Perfect for any season! Decorate a tree with natural treasures.
