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Most people think these Red-tailed bumblebees are fighting. What are they really doing? They're actually mating! ⏰Mating can last for up to an hour. ⚠️Never try to separate mating bumblebees as this can harm them. 🔒Once mating is finished, they will eventually fly off and go their separate ways.

After 10 years as the Species Champion for the Ruderal bumblebee, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has finally seen one in the wild 🐝🎉 Visiting RSPB Hope Farm with our CEO Dr Andrew Impey, he saw first-hand how nature-friendly farming is helping rare bumblebees to recover. #ConservationWorks

August is your last chance to see all of the Big Eight bumblebees 🎱🐝 Of the UK’s 24 bumblebee species, these eight are the most common. Have you spotted any bumblebees recently? How many species have you seen? 🔎 Brush up on your bumblebee identification skills: https://ow.ly/11BQ50ZoP6O

Donate to our appeal today to help put flower-rich meadows back on the map. Together, we can bring bumblebees back into our communities. Bee the difference: https://ow.ly/o9mN50Zu8na Already donated? Please share this post and spread the word 💛

How to tell the difference between young and old bumblebees 🐝 Old bumblebees have: ☀️ Faded fur colouring from time in the sun. ⚫ A bald spot, especially on top of the middle, where hairs have rubbed off. 〰️ Uneven wing edges. These are signs of everyday wear and tear, not just age-related issues 🪧

Two Orkney nature reserves have been recognised for their vital role in protecting the Great Yellow bumblebee 💛 Liam McArthur MSP recently joined the Trust and RSPB Scotland in search of this rare bumblebee. Read the story: https://ow.ly/E81X50ZrYME RSPB Scotland Nature Champions Liam McArthur

This summer’s heatwave is putting extra pressure on bumblebees already fighting to survive. As flowers dry up and they struggle to fly without overheating, it becomes harder for them to find enough food. But you can be their lifeline. Donate today: https://ow.ly/ZrRX50Zscag

New BeeWalk data shows that extreme temperatures can cause bumblebee colonies to decline and populations to shrink the following spring. With more intense heatwaves on the horizon, some of our most cherished species could be pushed to the brink. Read more: https://ow.ly/JMNs50ZqHir

It’s #BeesNeedsWeek and we want to hear how YOU help bumblebees 🐝 What have you planted recently? Have you created a nesting spot in your garden? Are you a member of the Trust? However you help, we would love to hear from you 💛 Donate to our appeal: https://ow.ly/SnOe50ZgZb4

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These bumblebees are carrying out a spot of summer cleaning. Their nest may have recently had a minor disturbance: the bumblebees appear to be gathering moss and arranging it over the nest 🐝🛠️ 🎥 Andy Barker

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How do we explain to children that we were the generation that let bumblebees disappear for good? Help put flower-rich meadows back on the map. Donate today: https://ow.ly/In6250Zhu0R

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In July, the Big Eight UK bumblebees are joined by our rare and less common species 💛 👑💼 For most species, queens and their worker daughters will be joined by new males 🚹 Donate to our appeal to bring bumblebees back to your community: https://ow.ly/B5sJ50ZlCGJ

Imagine a world where seeing a bumblebee was a novelty. If we don’t act now, that world could become a reality. Donate to our appeal to put flower-rich meadows back on the map and bring bumblebees back to your community: https://ow.ly/vpaM50ZgSg7

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Name one plant you would recommend for feeding bumblebees 🪻🐝 Help your local bumblebees with our top bumblebee-friendly plants: https://ow.ly/jKCG50Zb1El

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July is a special month for the Big Eight 🎱🐝 Of the UK’s 24 bumblebee species, these eight are the most common. This month, queens and workers (females) will be joined by new males 👋 🔎 Brush up on your bumblebee identification skills: https://ow.ly/lAUS50Zb2ko

Woah! We’ve been spotted. Smile until the human scrolls on, ladies 👋 🔎🐝 Tree bumblebees

Even bumbles have fumbles and can faceplant into flowers. This is the bumblebee blooper reel you didn’t know you needed 🎬🐝 All bumblebees recovered gracefully and carried on with their day 💛

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Look out for these Tree bumblebee behaviours this summer 🌳🐝 Have you spotted Tree bumblebees behaving this way before?

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Catmint = bumblebee buffet 🐝🍴 Great in the ground, require very little care, loved by bumblebees – catmint is one the best bumblebee-friendly plants to grow in June. Discover this month’s top plants: https://ow.ly/ojjj50Z7uY7 What plants do your local bumblebees love? 💜

You can tell if a bumblebee is female or male by looking at its hind legs 🐝 👀 A “foot comb” could be pretty useful in the #FIFAWorldCup ⚽

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