Meadow Life
02/05/2021
On day 334 of 365 Days Wild I took some time to see what life I could find hiding amongst the meadow plants. … More Meadow Life
Tag: bees
Emerging Life
23/04/2021
On day 325 of 365 Days Wild there were lots of bees, bugs, flies and butterflies out and about on the lanes and in the Nature Project. … More Emerging Life
On the Dandelions
17/04/2021
On day 319 of 365 Days Wild there were lots of bees on the dandelions that grow on the grass verges beside the lanes. … More On the Dandelions
Hedgerow Life
13/04/2021
On day 315 of 365 Days Wild I wandered along the hedgerows that line the village lanes in search of bees and insects. … More Hedgerow Life
Early Mining Bee
10/04/2021
On day 312 of 365 Days Wild I spotted some small bees while out on my daily walk. … More Early Mining Bee
Bug Life
08/04/2021
On day 310 of 365 Days Wild I wandered down to the meadow in search of some bug-life amongst the Spring growth. … More Bug Life
Amongst the Blackthorn Blossoms
30/03/2021
On day 301 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time with the blackthorn hedge in the Nature Project that is now covered in blossom, as well as bees and butterflies. … More Amongst the Blackthorn Blossoms
On the Grass Verge
22/03/2021
On day 293 of 365 Days Wild I walked along my favourite lane and admired the wildflowers, bees and insects to be seen on the grassy verges along the way. … More On the Grass Verge
The Buzzing of the Bees
19/03/2021
On day 290 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time watching and attempting to photograph the bees. … More The Buzzing of the Bees
Bees in Violets
10/03/2021
For day 281 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time creating some bee art.
Among Spring Blooms
24/02/2021
On day 267 of 365 Days Wild I both collected my first posey of the year from the garden and saw my first bee. … More Among Spring Blooms
A Honey Bee Feast
14/09/2020
It didn’t take long for the honey bees to descend on the newly opened sedum flowers. … More A Honey Bee Feast
Of Toadstools, Bees, and Butterflies
31/08/2020
As I was leaving the house for day 91 of 365 Days Wild I said to myself, I won’t be photographing toadstools today. I’ve included fungi picture for the past two days. I need to look out for something different… Five minutes later – ooh, toadstools! So… It seems I’m incapable of walking past toadstools … More Of Toadstools, Bees, and Butterflies
Nature Walking
10/08/2020
On day 70 of 365 Days Wild I headed out on a nature walk around the local lanes and into the meadow. … More Nature Walking
Bug Hunt
30/07/2020
For day 59 of 365 Days Wild I went on a bug hunt in the meadow. … More Bug Hunt
Don’t Step on a Bee Day
11/07/2020
Day 40 of #365DaysWild … More Don’t Step on a Bee Day
For the Love of Bees
04/07/2020
For day 33 of 365 Days Wild, I drew a Buff-tailed Bumblebee on a Knapweed flower. … More For the Love of Bees
Bees, Bees, Bees
03/07/2020
For day 32 of 365 days wild I spent some time with the bees in the meadow. … More Bees, Bees, Bees
30 Days Wild 2020: Days 26-30
02/07/2020
Here’s my round up of the final five days of 30 Days Wild 2020. … More 30 Days Wild 2020: Days 26-30
30 Days Wild 2020: Days 21-25
27/06/2020
Here’s my round up of days 21 to 25 of 30 Days Wild 2020. … More 30 Days Wild 2020: Days 21-25
30 Days Wild 2020: Days 11-15
16/06/2020
We’re now another five days through this year’s 30 Days Wild, and I’m still going strong. Here are my five most recent Random Acts of Wildness.Day 11: meet a plant – White Bryony For day 11 of 30dayswild I spent some time with a little plant growing on the grassy verge beside the lane. This … More 30 Days Wild 2020: Days 11-15
30 Days Wild 2020 – Days 6-10
11/06/2020
It’s now time for this year’s 30 Days Wild challenge. Here are my first five random acts of wildness. … More 30 Days Wild 2020 – Days 6-10
30 Days Wild 2020 – Days 1-5
05/06/2020
It’s now time for this year’s 30 Days Wild challenge. Here are my first five random acts of wildness. … More 30 Days Wild 2020 – Days 1-5
Bee Love
16/04/2020
I painted this bee picture last year. I adore bees and can happily spend hours photographing them. And painting them. … More Bee Love
Dance
01/06/2019
pirouette amidst the blooms as vibrant sunlight streams on through illuminating dull endeavours into joy Take a seat, there, upon the path, beside the Granny’s Bonnets. There’s a buzzing, sound coming from amidst the sunlit flowers. There’s a bee – you know there is, even if it remains hidden from sight. You strain your eyes … More Dance
Hard at work
20/06/2018
Sometimes, no words are needed.
Bees protected as EU bans neonicotinoid pesticides
30/04/2018
A near-total ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on crops in Europe has been introduced following a vote in the European Commission. From 2019 onwards, almost all outdoor uses of the chemicals will no longer be permitted. The proposed ban gained a large majority backing from the twenty eight EU member states when it was put … More Bees protected as EU bans neonicotinoid pesticides
Join the Great British Bee Count
25/04/2018
Do you know what types of bees can be found in your area? By joining in with the Great British Bee Count you can find out more about your local bee population whilst also helping scientists to gather data. The count, organised by Friends of the Earth (FotE), sponsored by EcoTalk, and supported by Buglife, … More Join the Great British Bee Count
Good news for bees!
10/11/2017
In what is being seen as a shift in stance, Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced that he will uphold the EU’s ban on neonicotinoids in the UK after Brexit takes effect, backing a total ban on the bee harming pesticides. This overturn of the government’s previous opposition has been welcomed by campaigners, who have argued against claims made by … More Good news for bees!
Grow Wild are bringing wildflowers to communities across the UK
06/11/2017
Wandering along paths that wind their way through a meadow, surrounded by long grass and wildflowers, and listening to the bees and the insects all around you, is one of the best ways to spend the long days of summer. Unfortunately, since the second world war the UK has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows. … More Grow Wild are bringing wildflowers to communities across the UK
Join the Bee Cause today
28/10/2017
The sight of bees buzzing around the flowers in our gardens and meadows, and crawling over petals with their legs covered in pollen, is one that has long defined the summer months. It is a sight, unfortunately, that is becoming increasingly rare. All species of British bee are in decline. Since 1900 we’ve lost 13 … More Join the Bee Cause today
Beautiful Dawn
07/07/2016
Awakening touch Virginal blossom caressed Before bees arise Today’s pictures were taken at the wildflower meadow on a beautiful June dawn. Yes, after months (possibly even years) of saying I was going to go out at dawn to photograph, I finally did it! And it was an enchanting experience. As I watched the sun slowly extend its … More Beautiful Dawn
Cee’s Black and White Challenge: What is Beautiful to You
13/09/2015
This post is in response to Cee’s Black and White Challenge. This week’s theme is, What is Beautiful to You, so I thought I’d post a few galleries. I hope you all like them. I find beauty in roses, blooming gloriously throughout the summer months, their velvet soft petals curling in intricate layers. I find beauty … More Cee’s Black and White Challenge: What is Beautiful to You
An Enchanted Place 