Karen Retra: notes of a neighbourhood naturalist in Albury, Australia. Particularly native bees, nature and garden.
How we went from one known species of blue-banded bee in the Albury area, to three species (in two days!).
Starring Michael Batley, Dr Manu Saunders and the Wild Pollinator Count at Albury Botanic Gardens and Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre.
Our Guide to Pollinator Insects is out! Plus lots of events happening for this round of the Wild Pollinator Count, November 15-22nd, thanks to a partnership with Slopes2Summit.
Read MoreHover flies are often mistaken for native bees. They play important roles, as pollinators and pest control, plus they're often out and about when it's too cold for many other insects.
Read MoreKaren Retra. A neighbourhood naturalist, home gardener and native bee tragic.
Hi, I'm Karen ... a neighbourhood naturalist, home gardener and native bee tragic. Read more
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