December was a dark month for bumblebees. They spent most of their time sleeping in hibernation mode, living off their store of body fat, q

Bumblebees evolved in the Himalayas, with a heat-conserving shape, a thick fur coat, and a way to raise their body temperature in cold weath

We cannot predict the weather that is heading our way this month but we can prepare to support any queen bumblebee that is tempted by a...

We could be forgiven for thinking that bumblebees will be relaxing as the year comes to an end and the broods have left the nests but we...

While the sun shines and the rain is not too heavy, bumblebees will be around where there are flowers that need to be pollinated and food...

In some respects, bumblebees are more visible in the autumn because there are many more males about. They are produced towards the end of...

The Summer fills our gardens and parks with all manner of flowers in a variety of shapes, some flat like daisies and others with snappy...

One of the advantages of being forced to live through “a month of Sundays” when the weather has been enjoyable is that we have been able...

This Spring seems to have brought out dozens of magnificent queen bees, mainly flying low over the ground looking for nest sites. There...

Gardeners enjoy having flowers to look at during the greyer months of the year and there are varieties that make this possible. In the...

It is wonderful to know that the days are getting longer, the sun is getting braver, and nature is well ahead with plans to spread leaves...

A brand new year has begun and our local environment is set to improve significantly for wildlife if the plans of WildCookham live up to...

Are you looking for a New Year’s Resolution? There is a limit to what we can do as individuals to arrest global warming but we can help...