We welcome contributions from anyone with an interest in wildlife. Our aim is that the blog will be used for sharing sightings, photographs, events, and any other aspects of natural history interest in the East Glamorgan area of Vice County 41. This covers Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff and the western part of Caerphilly.
Southern Marsh Orchids
Sunday, 15 May 2016
Bees
Two bees yesterday, a Common Carder Bee (?) in the garden in Creigiau and a possible Ashy Mining Bee (Andrena cineraria) on the path near the top of Mynydd Machen. Never seen the latter before so would appreciate confirmation/correction.
The BWARS group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1590641777855221/ can help with ID of Bees, Wasps, Ants but hey don't cfreate any records. You can record all your Glamorgan wildlife sightings at SEWBReCORD, with attached photos, a s a record for you and making them available for planning and scientific purposes. http://www.sewbrecord.org.uk/
Hi Howard
ReplyDeleteAgree with the Ashy Mining Bee, looks like a male.
Mike
Thanks Mike.
ReplyDeleteThat's a new one for me!
Howard
The BWARS group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1590641777855221/ can help with ID of Bees, Wasps, Ants but hey don't cfreate any records. You can record all your Glamorgan wildlife sightings at SEWBReCORD, with attached photos, a s a record for you and making them available for planning and scientific purposes. http://www.sewbrecord.org.uk/
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