Rspb Spotlight Bumblebees

Author : Richard Comont
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472933621

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RSPB Spotlight Bumblebees by Richard Comont Pdf

Bumblebees are some of our most familiar insects, and are among the few that are almost universally viewed as 'friendly' – their low buzzing is the quintessential sound of our gardens in the summertime. Spotlight Bumblebees considers all 24 UK bumblebee species, examining what made the group so successful and how circumstances have led to the survival of some species but the precipitous decline of the majority, highlighting the dangers we all face if populations continue to plummet. Separate chapters cover all aspects of bumblebees' biology and lifestyles, from spring queens emerging from dark overwintering chambers to establish their nests, to the drone swarms that herald the end of the bumblebee season. Bumblebees around the world are studied, including in the southern hemisphere where Europe's declining species can become harmful invaders. While the influence of bumblebees throughout our history and their place in our culture, from Shakespeare to Transformers, is also examined.

Author : Marianne Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Wildlife
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1472974271

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RSPB ID Spotlight - Bees by Marianne Taylor Pdf

Watching a garden busy with bees is one of the joys of summer. But can you tell a White-tailed Bumblebee from a Garden Bumblebee? Or confidently distinguish between a Patchwork Leafcutter Bee and a Long-horned Bee? Britain and Ireland are home to more than 270 species of bees, some of which play an important ecological role through their industrious pollination of our crops and wildflowers. RSPB ID Spotlight Bees is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 40 of our most widespread and familiar bees by renowned artist Richard Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our bees, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them - Practical tips on bug houses, planting for pollinators and gardening for bees are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.

Author : Richard Lewington
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472993601

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Pocket Guide to the Bumblebees of Great Britain and Ireland by Richard Lewington Pdf

With contributions from Dave Goulson and Gill Perkins, founder and CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively, this illustrated pocket guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the naturally occurring species of bumblebee that can be found in the British Isles. Thanks to their iconic furry jackets and low hum that embodies the sound of summer, bumblebees are some of the most charismatic and friendly insects you're likely to encounter in Britain. Presented in the same portable and accessible format as the Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Ireland by the same author, with a double-page spread dedicated to each species, this guide to bumblebees will appeal to both beginners and more experienced hymenopterists alike. It features stunning artwork by the world-renowned invertebrate artist Richard Lewington, covering the males and queens of all British true bumblebee and cuckoo bee species, alongside their common colour variations. The introduction includes a double-page spread of the 'big 7' species that are most likely to be encountered in gardens, and additional sections clearly explain how the reader can differentiate between the sexes and recognise true bumblebees from cuckoo bees. The 'at-a-glance' guide provides a quick reference to species grouped by tail colour. Identification can then be confirmed by following the reference page number to the appropriate species. Each species account includes a detailed description covering field characteristics, habitat and distribution, nest, flowers visited, parasites and similar species, and is accompanied by a seasonal flight chart and up-to-date distribution map. Species accounts are interspersed with spreads showing similar, confusion species, grouped together for direct comparison, and are followed by an illustrated section showing bumblebee mimics and lookalikes. 1% of net receipts shall be donated to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust when you buy this item

Author : Richard Comont
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781472955845

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RSPB Spotlight Ladybirds by Richard Comont Pdf

Brightly coloured and pleasingly patterned, ladybirds are among some of our most beloved and familiar invertebrates. Their role in helping to protect our crops by devouring huge numbers of pests has firmly established these tiny, flying beetles as the gardeners' friend. Spotlight Ladybirds focuses on the 26 species that are resident in the UK, from the widespread but unusual Orange Ladybird to the rare – and aptly named – Scarce 7-spot Ladybird. Ladybird expert, Richard Comont considers the conservation challenges facing these iconic species, whose populations are now at risk thanks to the threat posed by one of their own, the invasive alien Harlequin Ladybird. And he covers all aspects of ladybirds' biology, from tiny larvae emerging from their oval eggs to large aggregations that converge at specific sites around the world. Richard also examines the natural history and cultural significance of this fascinating group of beetles, from Ladybird Books to Thor. The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour photos and informative expert text.

Author : Brigit Strawbridge Howard
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781603589864

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Dancing with Bees by Brigit Strawbridge Howard Pdf

A Journey Back to Nature

Author : Jean Vernon
Publisher : White Owl
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781526711922

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Attracting Garden Pollinators by Jean Vernon Pdf

Attracting Garden Pollinators is a friendly, accessible, information packed guide to gardening for and with pollinators. Pollinators are in trouble, but our gardens can help. Gardens represent a vast, varied ‘nature reserve’ packed with plants rich in nectar and pollen to sustain these delicate creatures. This book explores the role that pollinators play and how gardeners and people with gardens can do something to help attract and support them. From butterflies (and their caterpillars - with host plant information) to surprising pollinators (moths, wasps, beetles flies and hornets) and of course including honeybees, hoverflies and bumblebees, this book will offer an insight into their fragile existence, lifecycles and their vital role in the food chain and the natural cycle. Jean Vernon is the Best-Selling author of The Secret Lives of Garden Bees.

Author : Jean Vernon
Publisher : White Owl
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781526711892

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The Secret Lives of Garden Bees by Jean Vernon Pdf

A friendly, accessible insight into the weird, but wonderful world of bees in your garden From the common or garden bumblebees that nest in bird boxes, compost heaps and old mouse holes, making ‘Winnie the Pooh’ style honey pots to feed their babes, to the quirky wool carder bee; a solitary bee that combs the fluff from garden plants to line her brood cells and the amazing leaf cutter bee that carves chunks out of plant foliage to seal it’s egg chambers. This book will reveal the secrets and fascinating lives of the bees that live and breed in your garden, from buzz pollination, to the bee robbers that cheat the plants and steal nectar by stealth. With a chapter per season to explore what you are likely to see in your garden, great plants to grow to help them, plus other fascinating information on these secretive creatures, this book is designed to bring alive the world of garden before your very eyes.

Author : Marianne Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Wildlife
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1472974247

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RSPB ID Spotlight - Coastal Birds by Marianne Taylor Pdf

A reliable, attractive fold-out identification chart illustrating 50 of Britain's coastal bird species. This RSPB-licensed ID guide features 100 artworks illustrating 50 of Britain's best known coastal birds, including summer and wintering species. Artworks are printed on one side of the fold-out chart with species grouped taxonomically and helpfully labelled to assist with species identification. On the reverse of the artworks, informative and engaging text is provided on the featured species, as well as tips on the best reserves and pelagic trips for watching seabirds. Threats facing our coastal bird species are outlined with advice on what we can do to help to reduce plastic waste or overfishing in our seas. Breeding numbers are also detailed highlighting the UK's largest breeding colonies where we can see spectacular views of seabirds in summer.

Author : Dave Goulson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0198526075

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Bumblebees by Dave Goulson Pdf

Bumblebees are undergoing a widespread decline, but this has not yet caught the attention of the general public to the same extent as, for example, the plight of rare butterflies or birds. This title attempts to draw attention to the importance of conserving dwindling bumblebee populations.

Author : Tiffany Francis-Baker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781784424466

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Bees and Beekeeping by Tiffany Francis-Baker Pdf

Bees existed long before human beings, but our future is perhaps more reliant upon them than any other species. They pollinate 80 per cent of the world's crops and plants, but how much do we really know about them? Small, clever and mysterious, the honeybee in particular has long been celebrated in human culture as a sacred insect, a symbol of the sun, bridging the gap between our world and the next. They are expert communicators, skilled aviators and natural alchemists, turning fresh nectar into sweet, golden honey. They are also in trouble and need our help. This beautifully illustrated guide explores the honeybee's historic relationship with humans, the basics of beekeeping, and how we can help save the bees' dwindling population.

Author : Sara Van Dyck
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0822524988

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Bumblebees by Sara Van Dyck Pdf

Describes the life cycle of bumblebees and discusses their relationship with flowers and with people.

Author : D. V. Alford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1904846807

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Bumble Bees by D. V. Alford Pdf

Author : Mike Unwin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472912107

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RSPB Spotlight: Foxes by Mike Unwin Pdf

Hero or villain? Few animals divide opinion like the Red Fox. This most successful of the world's wild canids has lived alongside people from time immemorial. Celebrated by some for its resourcefulness and lush pelt, reviled by others for plundering chicken runs and overturning bins, it has worked its way deep into Western. Behind the folklore and tabloid headlines, however, lies a remarkable natural history success story. In Spotlight: Foxes Mike Unwin explores how the Red Fox's versatility has allowed it to thrive across the northern hemisphere, from desert and mountain to farmland and urban jungle. This informative ebook covers all aspects of the Red Fox biology and lifestyle, including hunting and caching food, defending a territory, raising a litter and understanding the secrets of its complex vocalisations and body language. Finally, he examines the complex, often troubled relationship that the Fox has enjoyed and both endured with humankind, and suggests what the future might hold. The new Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and behaviours of our favourite animals with eye-catching, colour photography and informative expert text.

Author : Marianne Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Wildlife
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1472974263

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RSPB ID Spotlight - Butterflies by Marianne Taylor Pdf

Whether you are admiring a butterfly flying high up in the tree canopy or basking on a plant in your garden, butterflies are some of our most captivating and beautiful insects. But could you recognise a Scotch Argus from a Mountain Ringlet? Or distinguish between a Small Tortoiseshell and a Comma? These are just a few of the 57 resident butterfly species that are attracted to the UK's gardens to feed and, in the case of females, lay their eggs. RSPB ID Spotlight Butterflies is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of all 57 of the UK's resident butterflies by renowned artist Richard Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our butterflies, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them - Practical tips on how to create a butterfly-friendly garden are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.

Author : Cheryl Coughlan
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736802363

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Bumble Bees by Cheryl Coughlan Pdf

Simple text and photographs present the color and body parts of bumblebees.