It won't be long now until the bumblebees emerge and start prospecting for homes. I have now set up a new motel made of bricks and slates concealing chambers lined with feathers from an old pillow. The design is based on one promoted by bumblebee guru Dave Goulson Here.
And as for the solitary bees I have added a new wing of wood with holes drilled into them.
I do hope these prove attractive to the intended residents.
I made a bug hotel a few years ago but I've never noticed anything moving in although maybe I'd have to rummage around to find anything which defeats the object.
ReplyDeleteThis is the dilemma. It is like having to crash a car in order to prove it is working safely! For bumblebees the ideal is to have the leisure time to observe comings and goings on a sunny day. Afternoon tea?
ReplyDeleteThere’s a small empty plot on site which has a bug hotel and a small pond. We have plans to turn the pond into a bog garden and grow wildflowers as well as having a few more wildlife friendly features. And I think we’ll have a seat or two now you’ve said that
ReplyDeleteSound plan!
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