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Could this really be the start of summer?

It's the perfect time to give nature a home in your garden and you can have plenty of fun at the same time. How about growing flowers that bees love, building a bee B&B or giving your mower a rest? Fill in a few details and we'll give you a personal plan to help nature near you.

The fuzzy little fellas in this photo are common carder bees. It's a common species found all over the UK, even as far north as Orkney. As you can see, they love lavender - like many other bees, butterflies and moths.

  • This photo was taken by Richard Bedford and comes from our own photo library, RSPB Images. Browse to find more breathtaking photos like this (you can order a print or canvas if any takes your fancy).