Hmmm ... Which bumblebee is that? 🥴 Bumblebee ID can be tricky at this time of year. With queens, workers and males all visiting flowers, there is a variety of colours and patterns on show. The effects of natural wear and tear add even more variety to the mix 🎨 Here are our top tips for putting all the clues together: 👑 New queens are large and appear 'fresh out of the wrapper' with shiny wings and sharp colours. 🔊 Due to their larger size, queens usually have a deeper buzz and may appear to

This bumblebee needed rescuing – all it took was a helping hand 🖐 Bumblebees are generally very calm creatures that quietly go about their business visiting flowers. If you find a bumblebee in need of rescue, the best way to help them is to pop them onto a nearby flower 🌼 #FlowerFirst 🎥 Helen King | Bumblebee Conservation Trust