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

Different bumblebee species like to nest in different places, including long, tangled grass, bird boxes, and underground in abandoned rodent holes 🏡 They can even nest in more creative places, like under the edge of a pond, as shown here. What is the most interesting place you have found a bumblebee nest? 🔊 Sound up for that happy bumblebee hum! 🎥 Jade Oliver | Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Yellow rattle is one of our top planting suggestions for September 🪇 This often overlooked plant is a key part of wildflower habitats. It is perfect for long-tongued bumblebees such as the Garden bumblebee, Common carder bumblebee and even the rare Shrill carder bumblebee (as seen here). It also helps other wildflowers grow for shorter-tongued bumblebees. ℹ️ It’s easy to grow. Scatter, tread—but don’t cover—the seed into bare soil. To prepare the area, just use a rake to scrape back the surface