Beewatch 2008
We urgently need your help to map the distributions of our bumblebees (even the common species). Could you record the species you see in your garden, or when off on a walk, and let us know what you see?

If you aren't yet confident with bumblebee identification, just take a digital photo and email it to us - we'll happily let you know what species you have.

BTO Garden Beewatch
We've teamed up with BTO to give you Garden Beewatch! You record the birds (and bees) in your garden each week, and submit the data online or by post. Sophisticated online software allows you to view changes throughout the year, compare your garden to others nationally, and generate all sorts of fascinating information and statistics

Nest Box Trial
These days most good wildlife gardens contain several bird nesting boxes. The birds use them, and we love watching them building their nests and raising chicks. Not surprisingly, bumblebees need homes too! They probably struggle to find natural nesting sites, so we're keen to encourage people to start providing artificial sites in their gardens.....

Hypnorum Survey
We're very interested to record the spread of our new arrival, the Tree Bumblebee (B. hypnorum). This species arrived about 6 years ago from France, and is gradually spreading north. It's a very distinctive looking bee - take a photo if you can and let us know where you see it!