Karen Retra: notes of a neighbourhood naturalist in Albury, Australia. Particularly native bees, nature and garden.
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 MoreIn this video a native bee breaks its way out of the cell its mother created and sealed a year ago. It uses its mouth parts to remove the resin seal, eventually enabling it to fly off.
Read MoreThese native bees were spotted before the official start to spring.
Read MoreA little video of the stunning Chequered cuckoo bee.
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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