@thebeeguy@mastodon.ie Great thread. I have seen big girls in my garden in spring, and was careful to not disturb the nests. I have seen males sleeping on my sunflowers (did not realize they were male, ty) and left them snoozing. Seeing lots of big girls around now on the asters, I'm refusing to mow my lawn anymore no matter how my neighbor complains, and will not be cleaning up leaf litter. So you have managed to save at least one yard full of bumblebees with your posts.