I’ve seen a couple of Buff-tailed bumblebees (Bombus terrestris) but didn’t manage to get photos of those, so I was delighted yesterday to find a Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius), which was so busy feasting on the pollen of willow catkins that it stayed still for some pics.
Have you seen a bumblebee yet?
18 Saturday Mar 2023
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Yes, several times over the last couple of weeks. Unsure of the species, but large and with a red backside.
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Like this one then? Several species are now out and about though – lucky you to have seen a good number!
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Yes, looks similar as far as I can tell, but I’m not very knowledgeable about bees.
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