While previous bumblebee surveys have focused on collating individual records in order to accurately map bumblebee distributions, BeeWalk will be the first scheme to enable the BBCT to collect bumblebee abundance data.
This information is integral to monitoring bumblebee population changes and will allow us to detect early warning signs of population declines.
All data collected will contribute to important long-term monitoring of bumblebee populations in response to climate and land-use change.
BeeWalk will be invaluable in helping the BBCT to conserve this dramatically declining and much-loved group of buzzing insects.
Volunteers will walk a 1-2km route of their own choosing once a month between March and October recording all of the bumblebee species and the number of each species they see.
To sign up for BeeWalk email the BBCT at beewalk@bumblebeeconservation.org
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Hi LRB,
I would be more than happy to take part in the survey and have signed up. We enjoy our walks immensely around where we live and if we can add it to something benificial then it would be a real pleasure for us and a learning experience as well.
Regards
Kerry
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That's great to hear Kezmo, the more information the better! The bees do need our help and if we all chip in then we should be able to get a good picture as to what they're all up to....
Hi, ill be contacting you too, this sounds a great thing to do whilst out walking.