Luckily I know a man who keeps bees at work, so I mention it to him - suspected honey bees and he has a nice empty hive ready to fill!
So he calls round with all his gear - only it turns out they're not honey bees after all - they're bumble bees.
And here they are:

Shortly before....

Being relocated to their new home in the field at the back.
Thats very interesting. I've never seen a whole nest of bumble bees before.
ReplyDeleteAwww that is brilliant!!!! Save the bees!! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing nest - thanks for the pic!
Take care
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