Nature and wildlife
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Butterfly colony is the rarest in country
The high brown fritillary, the UK’s most endangered butterfly, has been the subject of several conservation projects in Wales over…
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‘The bees needed their honey much more than I did’
THE daylight hours are now much reduced but dry days and temperatures in the teens are providing ideal conditions for…
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Water voles return to the Thaw after 20 years
Glamorgan Star news - WATER voles have been re-introduced to the Vale by a project to bring the UK’s fastest…
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Dealing with ‘swarm week’ in Barry and Cardiff
WELL, the final week of May certainly provided several swarms. Six to be exact. These were not from my colonies…
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Ogmore pollution – sewage works says ‘not us’
RESIDENTS living close to a popular Welsh bathing spot say they have been left angry and frustrated after a pollution incident…
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Local vet’s warning after adder bites puppy
A LOCAL vet is urging dog owners to be vigilant when taking their pets for walks after a puppy was…
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Warning issued as Asian hornets pose serious threat to honey bees
THE public and bee keepers are being asked to keep an eye out for Asian hornets this summer that pose…
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How to manage a hive of swarming bees
THE ‘hands on’ sessions for beginners have gone very well. On each occasion, the weather was suitable - dry, sunny…
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Training the next generation of beekeepers
THE very unsettled weather conditions are preventing me from carrying out any in depth examination of my colonies.
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How to help a battered colony get back up to strength
ALTHOUGH spring blossoms are emerging, the unsettled weather is preventing the bees from accessing their offerings.
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