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Memory Lane, 6th April 2023: Next stage of the “tree rescue”

Today I attempted the next step in my attempt to rescue bees from the tree that was cut back last October. I opened up the cover that I’d fixed over the top of the cavity and put what is basically … Continue reading

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Memory Lane, 4th April 2023: Teasing bees out of a tree

As the bees were starting to become active again I visited the bees that I’d attempted to protect from the worst of the Winter because the tree cavity they’d been living in had been chainsawed through when it was being … Continue reading

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Memory Lane, 20th October 2022: Beekeeper to the rescue

I received a phone call from the owner of the farm where I keep some hives. The council have been cutting back some trees between his hedge line and the road. In particular, this oak which I think was partly … Continue reading

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