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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 was buzzing at the #BeesNeedsWeek Science Festival at RHS Wisley. Visitors discovered how easy it is to support pollinator science by spending 10 minutes counting pollinating insects on flowers 🐝🌼 Take time in nature with your own FIT Count for @pomscheme.bsky.social ukpoms.org.uk/fit-counts

A fantastic 3000+ dedicated volunteers contributed data to the first Official Statistic in Development on pollinating insects trends in GB, published recently. A huge thanks to all of them! 🙏 The data were collected for @pomscheme.bsky.social & you too can get involved: ukpoms.org.uk 1/ #BeesNeeds

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At a time of increased environmental pressure, volunteer-power comes to the rescue! NPMS volunteers are delivering crucial data to help us understand UK plant biodiversity & habitat health. Find out how in the new #NPMS Annual Report: https://ow.ly/SBqE50ZkChX

Read all about it. The latest biodiversity newsletter from @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social all about 🦋 and balsam @kingstonunilib.bsky.social @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social mailchi.mp/e6d5f2a1255a...

Visit to my @pomscheme.bsky.social #1kmsquare for June survey. Warm but pleasant. Most insects seem to prefer the shade today. However the female Clegs have no trouble with the weather, wearing shorts maybe not my best choice today. Getting buzzed by big noisy things too. @ukceh.bsky.social

The UKPoMS Stats and Annual Report were released today giving an important insight into how pollinating insects are doing, as well as providing valuable data on which flowers attract butterflies, day-flying moths and other pollinating insects. ukpoms.org.uk/sites/defaul... @pomscheme.bsky.social

It’s #InsectWeek! Join the @royentsoc.bsky.social at one of their fantastic 5 City Hubs for 2026, featuring hands-on science and insect discovery. Watch this space for more from @pomscheme.bsky.social later in the week!

These patches of Oxeye Daisy are almost completely self-seeded on my lawn and now perfect height for a standing #FITCount! Had a few nice solitary bees and hoverflies in amongst the pollen beetles (classed as small insects <3mm) in today’s count @pomscheme.bsky.social

June is a special month for UK bumblebees – the Big Eight are joined by more of our rare and less common species 💛 👑 This month, most of these rare and less common queens will produce their first daughters – the workers 💼 🎱 For the Big Eight, many queens and workers will be joined by new males 🚹

(1/) If you would like to practice butterfly identification in a supportive environment and learn more about monitoring these colourful creatures, sign up for our FREE event at BTO Headquarters in Norfolk on Saturday 20 June: www.bto.org/our-work/eve... @btobirds.bsky.social @ukbms.bsky.social

Nasturtiums are a brilliant addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Their bright flowers attract pollinators, and all parts of the plant are edible too. Beautiful, useful, and bee-friendly! #PollinatingLT

North of England opportunities! Help us monitor the rare butterflies of peatland habitats across the N of England. We need more data to understand the value of peat to Large Heath, Green Hairstreak, Small-bordered Frits and moths. Find out more ⬇️

Help us hunt for rare butterflies from Blackpool to Berwick this summerNature lovers across the north of England are being invited to spend their summer helping to look for rare butterflies and moths.Butterfly Conservation wants people to join its surveys across…butterfly-conservation.org

Lots of fresh male bumblebees visiting my garden Salvia on today’s @pomscheme.bsky.social FIT Count (moving too fast to photograph!) but also a couple of small solitary bees and a lovely ladybird that I wouldn’t have noticed had I not been doing the count 😊

This #WorldBeeDay, we're at the Chelsea Flower Show encouraging wildlife-friendly planting and involvement in citizen science 🐝 With your help we're gathering data on flower-visiting insects. Spend 10 minutes counting pollinators using @pomscheme.bsky.social FIT Count. Learn more: ukpoms.org.uk

Just warm enough on this sunny glade at the #EarthTrust for a @pomscheme.bsky.social #FITcount on Hawthorn. 14 insects visited in the 10 minutes, accompanied by a chorus of Whitethroat, Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Cuckoo ❤️

It hasn’t been the warmest day but a sheltered spot along a hawthorn hedge was perfect for a #FITCount - 20 pollinating insects counted in 10mins. You just have to look closely! 👀 @pomscheme.bsky.social

Dipterist Forum Summer Field Trip is coming up fast! More bursaries to help with costs are now available. Details on the where, how's and what's here: dipterists.org.uk/events/dipte... An excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in all things Diptera, learn fieldcraft and work with the experts!

Latest video is out! This time I take a look at the marvellous world of pollinators! Find out which creatures act as pollinators, which crops rely on them, what threats they face, and how YOU can help protect them! @pomscheme.bsky.social, @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social youtu.be/aYs1-BWYV0M?...

Food Security is toast without pollinatorsYouTube video by Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnellyoutu.be

As usual at this time of year we have people on to us worried about having a bumblebee ‘hive’ in their #garden. ‘Are they dangerous?’ ‘Should I have them removed?’ ‘Will they be there forever?’ Here’s a quick #bumblebee #lifecycle thread to explain. Please #repost/#share for the #bees. Thanks! 1/14

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