Warwickshire’s Bumblebees by Steven Falk

Steven Falk has produced the following publication on the bumblebees of Warwickshire, and says “whilst focussed on Warwickshire, much of the information, plus the photo-gallery at the end, will serve those interested in bumblebee recording and conservation throughout Britain”. WARWICKSHIRE’S BUMBLEBEES Introduction Bumblebees are some of our most easily recognised insects, and they serve a [...]

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Bees of the East Sussex Downs by Steven Falk

A SURVEY OF THE BEES AND WASPS OF FIFTEEN CHALK GRASSLAND AND CHALK HEATH SITES WITHIN THE EAST SUSSEX SOUTH DOWNS Steven Falk, 2011 Abstract For six years between 2003 and 2008, over 100 site visits were made to fifteen chalk grassland and chalk heath sites within the South Downs of Vice-county 14 (East Sussex). [...]

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BBCT Fundraising Success

From the Bumblebee Conservation Trust: BREAKING NEWS – Fundraising success We have just heard the fantastic news that we have received £340,000 in funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund in support of our three-year Bees for Everyone project. This funding adds to grants and donations from Scottish Natural Heritage, an anonymous CAF donor and several [...]

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