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Mark Patterson
@apiculturalldn.bsky.social
London based Freelance Ecologist and beekeeper . Wild pollinator conservationist, interest in green roofs and how they are used by pollinators. Custodian of rare orchids, prolific wild life recorder.
www.apicultural.co.uk
Instagram: @apiculturallondon
Osmia cornuta was a good start to the wild bee surveying season today at @fulhampalace.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A sea of Muscari today on the NOMURA biodiverse roof feeding bumblebee queens in the spring sun.
March 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
@hackneycouncil.bsky.social has decided Shoreditch Park Primary Schools destruction of green space and replacing with toxic plastic grass is a breach of policy and orders the land restored!
A win for climate change and biodiversity.
March 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Busy start to the week making bee nesting boxes with observation drawers so we can monitor what species are nesting in detail.
March 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Kew Gardens grow wild youth grants are now open until 19th March.
Last year I supported a youth group to apply and they attained the Youth Environmental Leadership Award. growwild.kew.org/apply-grant/...
Youth Grants
A £500 Grow Wild grant to bring your nature project to life.
growwild.kew.org
March 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Have you seen Bumblebees on the wing this winter? Wonder what they are doing?

This blog post might interest you!

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monitoring a winter active Bumblebee nest
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January 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
How good are green roofs for bees?

My experimentations and 6 years of data collection from central London roofs.

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How good are Green Roofs for Bees?
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January 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM