Bzzzz Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Magic First bee of the year, was a Bombus Pratorum queen, time to get the boxes ready Happy day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekfaejapan Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Bees are wee dix,can't stand them. I know ye like them but they are a pain in the arse. Edited March 21, 2015 by derekfaejapan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Magic First bee of the year, was a Bombus Pratorum queen, time to get the boxes ready Happy day! I'm going to sort a box this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 I'm going to sort a box this year. Can't wait, got a new garden to build up too so all excitement! will need to have the boxes ready for next weekend tho as the queens will be out looking soon so need to be ready for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnyboy Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Magic First bee of the year, was a Bombus Pratorum queen, time to get the boxes ready Happy day! Seen a few since Friday. The one I seen on Friday was on the pavement, ordinarily if have just walked by it but remembering what you have said I picked it up and allowed it to get the heat off my hands and the wee guy fly away a few minutes later right as rain...Another two today in hamilton at football. It was a beautiful day here and pleasantly warm so not surprising. Cracking wee things. Edited March 21, 2015 by flynnyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wauchope Lad Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Seen a few since Friday. The one I seen on Friday was on the pavement, ordinarily if have just walked by it but remembering what you have said I picked it up and allowed it to get the heat off my hands and the wee guy fly away a few minutes later right as rain... Another two today in hamilton at football. It was a beautiful day here and pleasantly warm so not surprising. Cracking wee things. Got to agree, they are the source of life, if it wisnae for bees we`d be fecked, they are pretty doesill at this time of year and easy to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wauchope Lad Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Magic First bee of the year, was a Bombus Pratorum queen, time to get the boxes ready Happy day! Tell us more Bzzzz, do you keep them for fun or food ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Love the fuzzy wee bastards! Nothing says summer like a big fat bee buzzing about the garden. Magic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Seen a few since Friday. The one I seen on Friday was on the pavement, ordinarily if have just walked by it but remembering what you have said I picked it up and allowed it to get the heat off my hands and the wee guy fly away a few minutes later right as rain... Another two today in hamilton at football. It was a beautiful day here and pleasantly warm so not surprising. Cracking wee things. Awesome fella, that's all the little help they need! makes ye feel braw eh? good deed for the day and all that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Tell us more Bzzzz, do you keep them for fun or food ? Bumblebees don't produce enough honey to be harvested unfortunately. I'm going into honeybee keeping this year I hope if I can sort out the equipment in time and find a mentor but the bumblebee nesting boxes is purely as a hobby, have always loved bumblebees, always handled them, since I was a wee boy and love to see them doing well. It's SO rewarding seeing your garden full of bees you've had a wee hand in helping out. They're struggling a bit too so every little helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanhibee Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Do you ever just say hi bees Edited March 21, 2015 by tartanhibee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Bees are wee dix,can't stand them. I know ye like them but they are a pain in the arse. In what way exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Do you ever just say hi bees No. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Bees are wee dix,can't stand them. I know ye like them but they are a pain in the arse. Hmm. Do you like eating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Love the fuzzy wee bastards! Nothing says summer like a big fat bee buzzing about the garden. Magic! I'm getting a little excited for summer now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger intae them Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Tell us more Bzzzz, do you keep them for fun or food ? ... or for the fur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 ... or for the fur? I make slippers for mice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunchy Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 First bees means it won't be long till we get some nice fresh honey from the other half dad canny wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I look forward to this thread every year. Springtime has arrived!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I predict snow next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I predict snow next week. This is Scotland, you are hardly going out on a limb with that prediction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBear Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Do you ever just say hi bees :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 I predict snow next week. I hope we don't have a relapse into wintery weather,can be really damaging for bees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenblueeyes Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I've seen three this weekend - including a wee cutie sunbathing on my back doorstep. Might see if I can get myself a wee bee box at B&Q next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) One battered itself off the bedroom window here today. Edited March 22, 2015 by scottincarlisle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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