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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

✨NEW✨ Get your Bumblebee Handbook when you join as a member. Learn how to help bumblebees close to home while supporting our charity’s work to save bumblebees across the UK 🐝 Join today: ow.ly/GhPF50ZQsUJ

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Different bumblebee species like to nest in different places, including long, tangled grass, bird boxes, and underground in abandoned rodent holes. They can even nest in more creative places, like under the edge of a pond. What is the most interesting place you have found a bumblebee nest?

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In September we say goodbye to many of the UK bumblebees 💔 🍂 Old queens and their nests will naturally come to an end as summer turns into autumn. 💤 New queens will mate with males, feed heavily on pollen and nectar to create fatty stores of energy, then hibernate until the following spring.

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

There's a real buzz at #WildSummit26. This is a big moment for nature and bumblebees need to be part of that story 🐝 Wildlife and Countryside Link #NatureRecovery

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Ivy comes alive in September. These globe-shaped flowers are a vital source of pollen and nectar when not much else is in flower 🐝🍂 For even more seasonal tips, download our gardening guides: ow.ly/uM3b50ZFYEp

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

UK intelligence services say nature loss is a national security threat & loss of pollinators a major threat to UK food production. The Government knows it. MPs debated it in parliament yesterday. It’s time to treat the recovery of nature & climate as a whole-of-Government priority, not a side issue.

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is your last chance to see many of the UK’s common bumblebees ⌛🐝 This month, many bumblebee nests will naturally come to an end and new queens will settle down to hibernate over the winter 👑💤 🔎 Brush up on your bumblebee identification skills: ow.ly/o6B950ZClyE

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Have you seen a bumblebee this week? 🐝🙌 Share your bumblebee captures in the comments 📷🎥

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Less than 2 weeks to go until Wild Summit 2026, where we’ll join forces with Rethink Nature for a game of ecosystem Jenga. Find us on the Rethink Nature stand – if you can’t come in person, online tickets are also available.

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Join these cuckoo bumblebees for a thistle picnic🧺 🐦Six of the UK’s 24 bumblebee species are cuckoo bumblebees. Instead of building nests, females take over those of other bumblebees and rely on them to raise their young. ⚠️Important pollinators, they are not a major threat to bumblebee populations.

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

“Buzz off, that’s my flower!” the bumble grumbled before launching into a rumble-tumble 🐝 Misunderstanding? More like misunder-landing 💛

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

📣 Calling all photographers 📸 Share your bumblebee photos for a chance to feature in our 2027 Bumblebee Calendar! 📅 Submit your best bumblebee photos on our website by midnight 31 August: ow.ly/Jp4U50ZAVOI #WorldPhotographyDay

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Hmmm that's odd. Why is this bumblebee so pale? 🤔 The answer may just surprise you! Have you seen a bumblebee like this before? 🎥 Peter Spring

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Sundays are slowww days 🐝 What bumblebees have you spotted recently? 👀

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Help us caption this photo 🐝 This Buff-tailed bumblebee fast asleep in a flower is the insect equivalent of staying in bed on a Saturday morning 🩷 📷 Michaela Flint

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Shhh! Bumblebees are sleeping. Quietly scroll on without waking them. They need their bee-uty sleep. What do you think they’re dreaming about? 🐝💤

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Hands up if you saw a bumblebee this weekend 🙌 Share your bumblebee captures in the comments 📷🎥

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

You're donation is helping to create and restore flower-rich habitats, inspire communities to take action, and give bumblebees the best chance to thrive into the future. From all of us, and on behalf of the bumblebees, thank you 💛🐝 There's still time to donate: ow.ly/O4Qn50ZwUih

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

In August, 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. 🚹 Some males will seek out new queens from other nests to mate with. What bumblebees have you spotted recently?

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Most of the UK is farmland – and bumblebees are struggling to find enough food on it 🐝🍽️ New research from 20 English farms shows that pollen and nectar levels are far too low for bumblebees to thrive. Leo Fordham and Prof Elli Leadbeater tell us more in our guest blog: ow.ly/2coK50Zu6xA

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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.

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

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: ow.ly/11BQ50ZoP6O

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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: ow.ly/o9mN50Zu8na Already donated? Please share this post and spread the word 💛

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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 🪧

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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: ow.ly/E81X50ZrYME RSPB Scotland Nature Champions Liam McArthur

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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: ow.ly/ZrRX50Zscag

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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: ow.ly/JMNs50ZqHir

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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: ow.ly/SnOe50ZgZb4

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

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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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

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: ow.ly/In6250Zhu0R

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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: ow.ly/B5sJ50ZlCGJ

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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: ow.ly/vpaM50ZgSg7

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

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

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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: ow.ly/lAUS50Zb2ko

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

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: ow.ly/ojjj50Z7uY7 What plants do your local bumblebees love? 💜

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Closing soon: Are you passionate about nature conservation in the UK and want to play a key role in scaling up support for nature’s recovery? We are looking for a Senior Project Development Officer 🐝 🕒 Part-time (28 hours per week) 📍 Home-based Full details: ow.ly/BnR850Z7AoS

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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 🚹

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Your quick guide to help you tell apart the common bumblebees you spot this month 🐝👀 What bumblebees have you spotted recently?

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who stood up for Scotland’s nature and @scotlink.bsky.social for organising a bee-rilliant demonstration 🐝 Can you spot us standing up for bumblebees? 👀

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Are you passionate about nature conservation in the UK and want to play a key role in scaling up support for nature’s recovery? We are looking for a Senior Project Development Officer 🐝 🕒 Part-time (28 hours per week) 📍 Home-based Full details: ow.ly/2wSz50Z7Ajr

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Q: Why might I spot a giant bumblebee outside the Scottish Parliament tomorrow? 👀 A: We’ll be there standing up for bumblebees with others who care about Scotland’s wildlife❤️ If you’re local, please join us and show newly-elected MSPs how much nature matters to Scotland’s people! 🐝🌼

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This #VolunteersWeek we want to say a BIG thank you to our bee-rilliant volunteers 🫶 To every one of our volunteers, your efforts have had a real and lasting impact. Thank you 💙

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

You can spot the Big Eight in June 🎱🐝 Of the UK’s 24 bumblebee species, these eight are the most common. This month, many queens and workers (females) will be joined by new males 👑💼🚹 🔎 Brush up on your bumblebee identification skills: ow.ly/K8qU50Z1x0G

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

What colour would your last meal turn you? 🎨 🎥 Helen King

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Help us caption this photo 🐝 Don't get tongue-tied, we want to hear your best captions 💛 📷 Les Moore 🔎🐝 Early bumblebee

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