Interesting project trialling different types of bee homes in Brisbane parks. It’s all good unless a possum decides to take up residence!
By: Michael Fox
Australia has over 2,000 species of solitary native bees of which twelve have been identified within Mt Gravatt Conservation Reserve. My first introduction to these special locals was wondering about the green insect flying past while we were having coffee outside. A video captured this female Leafcutter Bee flying into the back of the cat’s scratching post with pieces of leaf rolled between her legs to make a nest for her eggs. Solitary native bees do not form colonies and make honey.
The initial aim of the Pollinator Link® project was to create wildlife links between urban bushland with Water, Food and Shelter in backyards, balcony gardens, schoolyards, etc. Pollinator Link® team is proactively increasing invertebrate diversity with the Guardian Bee Home project and promoting the importance of Plant Local to Feed Local.
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Thanks Rose
Found this very useful. Have been wondering about the bee homes at Bunnings.
Bobbie x
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I’m pleased you found it useful, Bobbie. You can find more info at pollinatorlink.org. Mike and his fellow bush carers are passionate about bees!
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I’m pleased you found it useful, Bobbie. You can find more info at pollinatorlink.org .Mike and his fellow bush carers are passionate about native insects!
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