• Two bees, or not two bees?
    On my journey through the works of Shakespeare this week, as well as admiring his use of language, I'm learning to respect his knowledge of nature. His knowledge of birds is impressive and his references...
  • Valentine's Day for the birds and bees?
    I was interested in this piece in the Daily Mail suggesting that the first bird a woman sees on Valentine's Day tells her the type of husband she will get. Magpies seem good news - good job they are commoner...
  • The beetle and the bee
    As well as letting you know about the work we do, our blog at RSPB England brings you some of the most weird and wonderful wildlife found in British Nature. This week, our guest blogger Indy Kiemel Greene...
  • Guest post: Spring bees
    Our resident bee expert, Rosie Earwaker, is looking forward to warmer weather and the wildlife it brings... A reason to smile On the milder days at this time of year, any excuse and I’ll be outside...
  • Bug bungalows and bee bistros
    Author: Emily Kench Warm summer days, alfresco living, bees buzzing on the flowers, beetles crawling across the lawn... The scene in gardens up and down the country. Yet, if like me you reside in a...