Yes, that is lovely. There were two brimstones here during the warm spell but nothing since.
As first time allotmenteers we have the anti-white equipment ready!!
omg - the most fattest bee I have seen came in through the computer window yesterda - the mother of mothers - run and got some toilet roll - wrapped it right up my arm and loads in my hand and got it. funny sensation and it was bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing away in hand. Flew away. First one I have rescued.
That's lovely.
No butterflies here but several bumblebees. Was watching one on the rosemary flowers yesterday. Often get them in January on the mahonia. Great shrub for winter flowers.
If it was moving it counts, I haven't seen any yet and the warm spell has brought the aphids out. Time to go out with a plastic box in my handbag in case I spot any
I saw 3 bumble bees during the warm spell in Feb. Never seen them that early before. Well done JennyJoan for rescuing that queen bee. People are naturally scared of bumble bees but it's very rare that they sting. They're quite docile actually and you can pick them up and move them without any problems. I've done that loads of times. Of course there will be people on here who will tell you they've been stung by a bumble bee, but are you sure it wasn't a honey bee?
My husband picks bees up with no problem. I can't do that - not because I think they'll sting me but because I don't like touching insects and creepy crawlies. I get them in a glass and set them free outside.