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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 4, 2014 7:25:35 GMT
  I agree, it's smashing to see the bees again and that little Crocus is beautiful. No sign of any over here yet although all the Crocus were opened yesterday. Absolutely fantastic to see the bees again and great that they can finally find some food. I have taken a few pics but PB just isn't playing ball for me these days... Great shots Tig !!  |
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Post by Tig on Mar 4, 2014 9:47:49 GMT
Thanks for the noms - it is a cheerful sight and encouraging that there are so many insects around at the moment (apart from the darned mozzies!) PB is being a pain in the rear RF, the various options just won't work half the time - especially frustrating when it is the 'get links' button!  |
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 6, 2014 14:53:53 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 6, 2014 15:11:39 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 6, 2014 15:16:10 GMT
He's enormous Chuckles - we have had one or two that surprised me as to how big there were...good shot !!   RF |
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Post by Jilly on Mar 17, 2014 15:31:20 GMT
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Post by Tig on Mar 18, 2014 15:44:47 GMT
Anyone else noticed that some of the bumbles seem king size this year? They seem to be struggling to fly they're so hefty!
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 18, 2014 16:55:05 GMT
Anyone else noticed that some of the bumbles seem king size this year? They seem to be struggling to fly they're so hefty! Yes, I have noticed that - I have taken pics and saw that Chuckles and Jilly have as well where they are enormous...there are loads here looking for places to nest as well... Wonder if it is the mild winter - well, here anyway!! RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 18, 2014 18:40:48 GMT
Yes the ones I've seen are like small birds flitting around.  |
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Post by scarecrow on Jun 1, 2014 11:24:34 GMT
 We also have a bumble bee's nest in one of the Blue Tits nest box |
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Post by Jilly on Jun 1, 2014 12:25:16 GMT
Great pic scarecrow. All my bees are moving to fast to be caught on camera atm. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 1, 2014 16:06:04 GMT
Wonderful scarecrow - your new camera really is good !! RF |
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Post by rosebud on Jun 2, 2014 13:45:23 GMT
I cant go anywhere near bees, stung when a child put me off of them
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 2, 2014 18:23:12 GMT
Saw this wonderful photo last night scarecrow and was going to give it a potm, missed my chance now. What camera have you got. I love watching bee's being busy but like you rosebud I'm a little wary and don't get too close. Good job you weren't there when that was taken rosebud, looks like scarecrow got a bit close and personal to me |
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Post by isabella on Jun 2, 2014 19:45:13 GMT
Scarecrow - that is a stunning photo |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 3, 2014 6:46:48 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 3, 2014 13:34:20 GMT
One from me...  RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 3, 2014 14:38:06 GMT
That one made me smile Rosefriend, he looks like he's had one too many and is crawling home. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 9, 2014 8:55:18 GMT
Not only bees - a spider seems to have joined them..  One a little closer...  ...and still closer...lovely chap isn't he..  RF |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 20, 2014 5:07:53 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 21, 2014 6:41:03 GMT
They're having a ball in your garden Rosefriend. I have tried several times to get pics but all I get are blurs. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 28, 2014 15:44:46 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 28, 2014 17:50:05 GMT
..and boy did you try...a lovely bee and what is that beautiful Dahlia then??   RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 29, 2014 6:07:24 GMT
..and boy did you try...a lovely bee and what is that beautiful Dahlia then?? RF Thanks Rosefriend.  The Dahlia is one I leave in the ground every year, I've had it for about 4 years now and it's one from seeds that I sowed. Bishops Children, a very good type of single Dahlia with dark leaves and produces lots of flowers. I have 2 in the garden but I moved one last year and pinched out the growing tips this year so it has'nt flowered yet. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 29, 2014 6:17:46 GMT
Gorgeous Ladygardener - I do love Dahlias that have several colour tones merging into one another... RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 29, 2014 6:25:39 GMT
Gorgeous Ladygardener - I do love Dahlias that have several colour tones merging into one another... RF Thanks Rosefriend, last year we bought the Bishop Of Llandaff and it's taller with darker leaves and red flowers. I pinched out the growing tips of it and am still waiting on it to flower although Jenny has flowers on hers. The bees of course love them as they're single flowers. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 2, 2014 12:04:13 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 9, 2014 10:55:55 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 9, 2014 11:02:26 GMT
Ladygardener - love this pic - well done , a really good shot!!  RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 9, 2014 11:36:38 GMT
Ladygardener - love this pic - well done , a really good shot!! RF Thanks very much Rosefriend, I was walking past the Cosmos and had just taken a pic of another and saw this one. With the sunshine being out today there are loads in the garden at the moment. |
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