Urban Pollinator

Professional Biologist (PBiol), Master Beekeeper. Passionate about urban biodiversity. Advocate for native pollinator habitat

[RNLI @RNLI]

We're proud of the lifesaving work our volunteers do in the Channel – we make no apology for it. Those we rescue are vulnerable people in danger & distress. Each of them is someone’s father, mother, son or daughter - every life is precious. This is why we launch:

[James Robinson @JRfromStrickley]

A moment of calm in our hay meadows.
The warm weather has really brought them on this week, ox-eye daisies beginning to flower now.
There’s over 100 species of plants in these 3 fields, and each year seems to bring more diversity.
It was buzzing with invertebrates and birdsong 😊

[The Xerces Society @xercessociety]

The Xerces Society offers on-the-ground technical assistance to farmers and ranchers interested in pollinator conservation. During the pandemic, site visits were curtailed, but with masks, distancing, and vaccines, our staff are venturing out again.

[ipbes @IPBES]

On #WorldBeeDay, here are 7 reasons to BEE grateful for pollinators - they:

🐝increase food production & security
🐝maintain biodiversity
🐝improve our diets
🐝some are a source of honey
🐝make foods taste better
🐝have a great work ethic
🐝are a source of inspiration

via @FAO

[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

I love an ID card!

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

On #WorldBeeDay, let's celebrate the incredible diversity of bees! 🐝

From carpenter bees to cuckoo bees, there are many more #species than the well-known honey bee. 🍯

Ahead of #BiodiversityDay, explore some of the #bees of North America with @NWF.

➡️ https://t.co/3l3VN3DzCR

[Eduardo Zattara @ezattara]

Here is a small metallic bee to remind us that not all #bees are large and fuzzy, and most are not honeybees.

This #WorldBeeDay2021 remember there over 20k species of #wild_bees, and they support the diversity of wild and cultivated plants, and of our food supply.

[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

Happy #WorldBeeDay!

If you’re urban & like bees:
1. Consider a bee lawn (think wild-flower meadow instead of turf). Can be mowed for a manicured look.
3. Add water to your summer garden - bees get thirsty!
2. Leave deadfall clean-up till spring - bees need places to overwinter.

[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

@themarshtit @ben_watt I don’t understand the attraction of artificial grass. It’s basically plastic carpet. Even my dog knows that (won’t pee on it).

[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

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[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

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[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

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[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

Good idea!

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[Reuters Science News @ReutersScience]

A third of COVID-19 survivors in a study of more than 230,000 mostly American patients were diagnosed with a brain or psychiatric disorder within six months, suggesting the pandemic could lead to a wave of mental and neurological problems, scientists said https://t.co/gsBO4shHxE

[Ed Straw @EdStrawBio]

NEW RESEARCH: Roundup, the worlds most used weedkiller, can kill bumble bees! Why this is important and what it means for pesticides, a thread:
https://t.co/nQEu6kW2eV 1/17

[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

I love the idea that there’s sooooo much more to learn about the universe.

Side pt: the architecture of advanced physics has an Austin Powers x Soviet State Secret Service vibe. Why?

#physics #science #standardmodel

[Dennis Overbye @overbye]

Quantum whispers of new physics https://t.co/2PTw9gwW3A

[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

Great for pollinators, great for gardeners.

#pollinators #yyc #urbanbiodiversity

[Alberta411 @Alberta411]

Wildflower Seed Giveaway https://t.co/BIIAI4qgTs #yyc

[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

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[Urban Pollinator @PollinatorUrban]

Wondered what to do w RC Honey’s remaining colonies now we’ve decided to close. Experienced our largest over-wintering losses since 2018 - so smaller problem, 😓. Talked to other LM beekeepers who’ve suffered similar losses. No late cold snap this year. Puzzling, frustrating, sad

[Nick Martin @NickA_Martin]

I didn't set out to write a 3,000-word feature on tribal sovereignty and butterflies, but here we are. My latest, on why our pollinators are disappearing, the tribal nations working to reverse the damage, and the strength of nation-to-nation partnerships: https://t.co/3aPWSMOyNv