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Dandelions are a valuable source of nectar and pollen for pollinators. The simple action of leaving some Dandelions to flower and set seed around the farm can help pollinators. Record your sightings ⬇️ bit.ly/4a4dSRD #farmlandbiodiversity All-Ireland Pollinator Plan

Try a Flower-Insect Timed (FIT) Count If you’re taking action for pollinators and biodiversity on your farm, a FIT Count is a useful tool to measure the change in biodiversity, find out more at biodiversityireland.ie/surveys/fit-co…

Q: Are there AIPP recommendations for a large business site planning for solar and wind? A: Yes. See our solar and wind guidelines: tinyurl.com/bdfb8hu8 #planforpollinators #thebusinessofbees

Species #1: Early Bumblebee Our smallest bumblebee and one of the first to appear on the farm in the spring. Report your sightings bit.ly/4a4dSRD #farmlandbiodiversity

Biodiversity Tip #1: Leave some Dandelions to flower around the farm. Dandelions provide a valuable source of early nectar and pollen for pollinating insects. Find out more bit.ly/48UJp72 #farmlandbiodiversity

New resource📢 How to make a pollinator-friendly rainwater planter Rainwater planters slow down the flow of rain from rooftops & can help prevent flooding. By filling them with pollinator-friendly plants you can feed wild bees at the same time! More here pollinators.ie/rainwater-plan…

Happy St Patrick's Day! ☘️ You've heard of the shamrock, but have you heard of Black Medick? According to Nathaniel Colgan in 1904, it was sold on the streets of Dublin on St Patrick's Day "as the true Shamrock" (From Zoë Devlin's fabulous Wildflowers of Ireland website)

Species #2 Grey (or Ashy) Mining Bee Look out for this solitary bee, females are particularly fond of foraging on Willow and Dandelion. They are an excellent pollinator for fruit trees and Rape. Record your sightings ➡️ bit.ly/4a4dSRD #farmlandbiodiversity

Biodiversity Tip No. 2 Make a solitary mining bee bank Find out how to create solitary bee nests on your farm. Check out our action sheet ➡️bit.ly/4a73l9d More on #farmlandbiodiversity here ➡️bit.ly/48UJp72

Happy #WorldWaterDay. Often, biodiversity and water health actions go hand in hand, such as eliminating pesticides. Find out more about how to help pollinators on Group Water Scheme sites with our dedicated guide, developed in collaboration with National Federation of Group Water Schemes: tinyurl.com/4muykwbc

Species #3: Red Dead-nettle is an important source of pollen in spring when bees need pollen as protein to build up their nest. Biodiversity Tip No. 3 Have patience and allow wildflowers to grow and set seed. Find out more➡️bit.ly/48UJp72 #farmlandbiodiversity

Records from Biodiversity Ireland show the preferred food sources for wild bees in 2024 Spoiler: Dandelions win again! 🐝💚 tinyurl.com/muf9nvwy

Q. What is most helpful in April for pollinators-biodiversity on our business site? A. Let Dandelions Bee. A short-flowering area of reduced mowing/lift cuttings is an exceptional biodiversity action. tinyurl.com/bdfb8hu8 Biodiversity Ireland #LetDandelionsBee PIC: Cathal Noonan

📢 New resource: Pollinator-friendly management of healthcare sites Biodiversity & human health are interlinked - healthcare sites managed for pollinators can support the environment whilst also helping patient & staff wellbeing Find out more here ➡️ pollinators.ie/healthcaresite…

You don't need wildflower mixes to make a meadow. Just mow less. Real, local wildflower seeds are already in the soil waiting for a chance to emerge. Choose patience, not packets, and let those Dandelions bloom 💚🐝

Q. Can we support pollinators-biodiversity through planting on our business site? A: Yes. Specify from the ‘Top Ten pollinator friendly plants for different situations’. tinyurl.com/4rhvpe3b 🐝🌺@biodatacentre #thebusinessofbees

Our April newsletter is here with all the latest 🐝 Keep an eye out for the Tawny Mining Bee 🐝 Wild bee favourite food sources in 2024 🐝 New free resources 🐝 Reduced mowing tips: Let Dandelions Bee Read more here tinyurl.com/3f4reusr Sign up here tinyurl.com/awmwxktw

Non-native bluebells, planted in our parks and gardens, may be threatening our native species. As a result, the hybrid bluebell Hyacinthoides x massartina is now far more widespread than the true Spanish bluebell. To find out more - Bluebell blog 🪻 bit.ly/3XY4JGu

Q: Can our business engage in simple, robust pollinator citizen science to drive data? A: Entry level ‘Friday FIT Counts’ - Flower Insect Timed Counts will drive data Apr-Sept. D/load app x watch 50cm2 flowers x 10 mins x tap what you see tinyurl.com/4r5xzyt2 #fridayfitcounts

We always recommend reducing mowing to help precious native wildflowers like Dandelions. But a recent study from Belgium reveals how you can help pollinators even when the time comes to cut your grass More here➡️ tinyurl.com/y65zd8nk