“The harsh realities of the Tories’ Power Grab Bill are coming home to roost now, with Boris Johnson’s government threatening to impose GM crops on Scotland – despite a ban.”
“Give me spots on my apples, but leave me the birds and the bees Please”
“Hey farmer, farmer put away that DDT now
Give me spots on my apples, but leave me the birds and the bees
Please”
Creating a Pollinator Corridor: B-Lines
B-Lines is a response to the decline of bees and other pollinating insects, a plan for how to reconnect our wild places by creating a network of wildflowers across our landscapes.
Infected Beehives In Perthshire
American Foulbrood is a notifiable disease and as there is no treatment available the infected hives will be destroyed.
What’s in a name?
“It might be said, what does the name matter? It’s only a label. But my response would be that identity is crucial to knowing. The name is also a gateway to a world of knowledge. “
Advice for Beekeepers #COVID19 #Coronavirus
“You should continue to work and care for your animals in the normal manner, as far as possible.”
Planting for Wildlife: Encourage Pollinators
“It is wonderful when we can live alongside the beauty of nature and enjoy its many physical and mental benefits.”
Butterflies, Bees and Brodgar
Even when the Ring of Brodgar is hotching with visitors you can still find places away from the madding crowds.
Outdoor Dimension to the 2019 Orkney International Science Festival
The Orkney International Science Festival’s programme will be enhanced by a range of new events, including shore outings and paper making from natural materials.
This Summer Help Record The Rare Great Yellow Bumblebee
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is asking people to record what they find, and if they think they have found a Great Yellow bumblebee, to take photographs to help experts confirm identification.