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Bumblebee anyone?

sammyjammy
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I've heard a lot lately about the demise of the bumblebee and how they are being wiped out but I have seen so many recently, I see at least 4 or 5 a day.

Is it just me? Maybe there is a nest nearby, they are so lovely.

Sam
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  • I've not actually seen any this year. Or any ladybirds.
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  • I see a few a day, though they're HUGE!
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  • pollyskettle
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    We've got the mutant ones here, too. They're like cats with wings.

    Have seen quite a few recently.
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  • Melonade
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    I see 4 or 5 a day in our garden. Not too sure why cos it's bare atm so nothing should be attracting them :confused:

    Isn't it the honey bee's that are vanishing too?
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  • tigerlily
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    I was only talking about this with my OH's dad last night......we have both seen more than usual in our gardens, not sure about the ones in his but the ones in mine are HUGE!!
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    DH and I had our coffee in the garden this morning and there were loads of bumble bees :D

    Penny. x
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  • level200
    level200 Posts: 283 Forumite
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    There is a huge internet conspiracy debate about chemical spraying in the sky (Chemtrails) many believe that this is killing off the Bees.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemtrail_conspiracy_theory
  • Rummer
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    Not seen any but we have planted a whole load of flowers that should attract them.
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  • kazwookie
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    I've seen about 3 today, but it may have been the same one 3 times, not sure!!!!
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  • kibblerok
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    i've seen a few but not as many as I should be seing
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