t’s 8.30 am, a little Osmia rufa male with his ginger moustache (how hip is that) is peeping out of his overnight accommodation. He’s warming up in the sun before going out to chase girls..
Next to him one of the holes has been filled.
Yes, the mason bees are busy in the beehouse.
this is so cool. did you make the house for them? if so, did you bate it with honey or something?
Hi Tammie. If you give them a nest site they like they just come along .. no persuasion needed!