Embracing Wild Bees - Nature's Tiny Wonders

Hey Nature Enthusiasts! 🌿🌼 While my beekeeping heart beats for honeybees, I’ve been venturing into the enchanting world of wild pollinators

for almost five years. These little wonders play a crucial role in natural beekeeping!

Unlike honeybees, native bees fearlessly dance around my apple and fruit trees, working their magic even when honeybees stay snug in their hives. These shy, diverse, and independent beauties are the unsung heroes of the suburban bee world. Providing them with shelter and habitat is a breeze, and they thrive without a fuss.

I absolutely adore studying and capturing them in photographs.

For those curious minds, Google will shower you with numerous wild bee links, but here’s a hidden gem: wild bee link. I shamelessly stumbled upon this thanks to Dave Green, as mentioned on the bL list. Don’t miss the insightful comments on the pollinator blog.

-A wild bee from my backyard.

Sure, the site is in German, but even without Google’s translation, the visuals alone are worth a delightful visit! Take your time and explore this hidden treasure. Trust me; it’s worth bookmarking.

I’ve got a few exciting ideas to experiment with. How about you? If not, give this a go!

Feeling the urge to create a haven for native bees? It could be a fantastic project for a school or nature center.

And if you’re interested but not ready for a mega project, dip your toes into this. There’s not a house or garden that wouldn’t benefit from a touch of wild bee art. ✨

-Nature hugs and bee kisses, D 🐝🤠