Page 6 - Wildlife News April 2018

Wildlife

Tawny Mining Bees can
often be seen nectaring on
blackthorn and hawthorn

blossom in April
(ALL PHOTOS PETER CREED)

Solitary refinement
Like all types of bee, solitary bees are in decline across the country, which makes our
nature reserves all the more important for their continued existence. Peter Creed shares
three reserves where bees are still very much creating a buzz

Ashy Mining Bee Large Scabious Mining Bee Large Yellow-face Bee

Four-banded Flower Bee Red-tailed Mason Bee Black-horned Nomad Bee
6 Wildlife news / April 2018