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https://www.worldbeesanctuary.org Founder of World Bee Sanctuary - the expanded ambition of The Bee Sanctuary of Ireland - 55 acres of certified stock free organic land dedicated to our native wild bees. The one and only true native wild bee sanctuary on the planet. No hives! No honey! Just wild! A not for profit social enterprise. Disruptive but irresistible.

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The Bee Guy

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https://www.worldbeesanctuary.org Founder of World Bee Sanctuary - the expanded ambition of The Bee Sanctuary of Ireland - 55 acres of certified stock free organic land dedicated to our native wild bees. The one and only true native wild bee sanctuary on the planet. No hives! No honey! Just wild! A not for profit social enterprise. Disruptive but irresistible.

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@thebeeguy@mastodon.ie · 19h ago

As usual at this time of year we have people on worried about having a bumblebee ‘hive’ in their garden. ‘Are they dangerous?’ ‘Should I have them removed?’ ‘Will they be there forever?’ Here’s a quick #bumblebee #lifecycle thread to explain. Please #repost / #share for the #bees. 1/14

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The Bee Guy

@thebeeguy@mastodon.ie

https://www.worldbeesanctuary.org Founder of World Bee Sanctuary - the expanded ambition of The Bee Sanctuary of Ireland - 55 acres of certified stock free organic land dedicated to our native wild bees. The one and only true native wild bee sanctuary on the planet. No hives! No honey! Just wild! A not for profit social enterprise. Disruptive but irresistible.

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The Bee Guy

@thebeeguy@mastodon.ie

https://www.worldbeesanctuary.org Founder of World Bee Sanctuary - the expanded ambition of The Bee Sanctuary of Ireland - 55 acres of certified stock free organic land dedicated to our native wild bees. The one and only true native wild bee sanctuary on the planet. No hives! No honey! Just wild! A not for profit social enterprise. Disruptive but irresistible.

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@thebeeguy@mastodon.ie · Mar 10, 2026

#theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. # 286 Before entering hibernation in the autumn #bumblebee queens build up reserves of fat and glycogen in their bodies. These queens will lose up to 80% of their fat reserves during #hibernation over the winter period. #bees #nature #worldbeesanctuary #environment #biodiversity #insects #science #education #vegan