Helping struggling bees

66Mustang
66Mustang Community Member Posts: 15,481 Championing
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You might notice bees on the ground that look to be on their last legs. All they need is a little energy boost and within 30 seconds they perk up. It's actually quite amazing!! I imagine their metabolism is much different and can tap into the energy much quicker than ours can.

I have a tiny vial on my keyring with a sugar mixture in it. When I come across a tired bee I give them some… they only need a minute amount, dipping a blade of grass into it is more than enough.

I know I'm a looney, but it gives me a nice feeling helping tired friends out, as they help us 😊

buzzy bee.jpg

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  • Charlie_Alumni
    Charlie_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 262 Empowering

    It’s amazing how such a small act of kindness can make such a big difference. I love the idea of carrying a tiny sugar vial, like a superhero for bees! I imagine you get such a nice feeling from doing it too.

    Thanks for sharing this, it genuinely made me smile. The world needs more thoughtful moments like this 😊

  • Hopeless
    Hopeless Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 1,033 Pioneering

    I went to tidy an unused hedgehog house a couple of weeks ago and discovered a nest of Early Bumblebees! Obviously my tidying has been postponed and I’m leaving them in peace

  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community Member Posts: 17,413 Championing

    Good to see you posting @66Mustang 😊

  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Community Member Posts: 15,481 Championing

    Thank you everyone for the lovely comments 😊 🐝

    For @Hopeless (I know you said bumblebees but just in case you were mistaken or for the future) and anyone else who might benefit: if you ever come across a nest of honey bees, it's relatively easy to contact a beekeeper to come and take them away for free without harming them. The beekeeper gets a free swarm, and you get rid of your squatters πŸ‘

  • michael57
    michael57 Community Member Posts: 3,234 Championing

    When we were on the farm working we would plant echium seeds they are a bee magnet when in flower

  • Otteline
    Otteline Community Member Posts: 63 Contributor

    I love bees! This show is a must watch for anyone with an interest in bees:

    https://www.channel5.com/show/the-secret-life-of-bees

    I'm not sure if the link works but it's available on catch up on Channel 5. 'The secret life of bees'.

    I have loads of bees and butterflies in my wildlife friendly garden. It's so relaxing just watching the bees flit between the flower heads. Lovely little creatures.

  • Hopeless
    Hopeless Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 1,033 Pioneering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1033418#Comment_1033418

    They’re definitely bumbles and are behaving themselves beautifully 🐝❀️

  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,231 Championing

    Nice to see you posting @66Mustang I always help bees this way

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