Bee Happy

Whilst I was shooting some close ups of the crocuses in the back garden it was great to see a honey bee come along doing what it does best. As far as I recall it's the first I've seen this year. What with all the worry about CCD and declining bee numbers it's good to see this one covered in crocus pollen.

One of the positive contributions to the planet that we've been able to make as town councillors is to support a local organisation The Global Bee Project from start up. Now renamed The Bee Guardian Foundation it has recently obtained funding from the peoples lottery to carry on and expand the excellent work it's been doing in creating awareness and improving habitat for bees. The work is particularly focussed on habitat for wild bees of all kinds rather than hives of honey bees.

I encourage everyone to become a bee guardian - The Bee Guardian Foundation.