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I think bumblebees might be nesting under the roof tiles on the back of our house. I keep seeing them hovering around like they're trying to find the way in, and I can't think what they're doing up there otherwise.
Quote from: Silverleaf on June 29, 2014, 05:15:38I think bumblebees might be nesting under the roof tiles on the back of our house. I keep seeing them hovering around like they're trying to find the way in, and I can't think what they're doing up there otherwise.They could be Bombus hypnorum, the tree bumble bee. They settled in our bird box last year and the drones fly around the entrance hole keeping watch. They can be very aggressive so do be careful. This was my post about them but it seems my pictures have disappeared! http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,75949.0.html
We have got a bumble nest in a hole in the wall in the back garden. They have been really busy for the past month or so, but it has all gone very quiet over the last few days. I will get some pics posted asap.
And talking about bumblies...I have sign next to my back door saying "all bees and butterflies welcome'...WELL..other day one bumble bee took the sign too literally! It came inside, inspecting the kitchen very thoroughly...dog when bonkers over its buzzing and nearly caused havoc trying to hunt it down. I took cushion and tried gently coach the bee through the door back outdoors...but the bee just kept coming back!!?? Then It stated to get bit 'extra buzzy' for it didn't like my tactics forcing it out..and it still kept coming in..now I was starting be less gentle with the cushion...and still it kept coming back?! It was really being forceful with its entry. In the end I gave it more than gentle tap on its backside and once outside I quickly shut the door behind it.. I kept flying around the door for another few minutes until I was able to open the door again.So weird...never had such a laugh before..and hubby would not never believe me with that story would he not been in to witness it
Quote from: cestrian on June 29, 2014, 01:20:08We have got a bumble nest in a hole in the wall in the back garden. They have been really busy for the past month or so, but it has all gone very quiet over the last few days. I will get some pics posted asap.Would love to see your bumble bee pictures