Nest building under way in our 'bee hotels'
/Watch a female Megachile ferox (native bee) working to create her nest in one of our bee hotels. And update on the roosting male M. ferox seen nearby at night.
Read MoreKaren Retra: notes of a neighbourhood naturalist in Albury, Australia. Particularly native bees, nature and garden.
Watch a female Megachile ferox (native bee) working to create her nest in one of our bee hotels. And update on the roosting male M. ferox seen nearby at night.
Read MoreI discovered some native bees roosting on Dianella stems. Their antics as they select their spots for the night are great fun to watch - here's a little video.
Read MoreLeafcutter bees line their nests with leaves - and we found some in a sleeper!
Read MoreSlopes to Summit's Bioflix competition film screenings and winners ... plus a chance to vote for the people's choice. View all the short films online (including mine!).
Read MoreKaren Retra. A neighbourhood naturalist, home gardener and native bee tragic.
Hi, I'm Karen ... a neighbourhood naturalist, home gardener and native bee tragic. Read more
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