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New bee arrives in Ireland!

22nd October 2021

Amid worries about declines in Irish bees, one solitary bee species is bucking the trend and has just arrived. The Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) has migrated from Britain to set up home in Ireland for the first time. The … Continued

The importance of species-rich meadows and grasslands (even mini ones!)

7th October 2021

Grasslands – our most threatened habitats You may be surprised to learn that species-rich meadows and grasslands are among the most threatened habitats in Ireland, with huge losses happening almost unnoticed. For example, surveys undertaken by the National Parks & … Continued

Growing Native Trees from Seed

6th October 2021

Help pollinators by growing native trees from seed With the beautiful autumnal colours starting to appear, this is the perfect time to start collecting seeds from our native trees. The Rowan, Hawthorn and Elder berries are looking splendid this autumn … Continued

Bulbs for Bees – A Gaisce award challenge

15th September 2021

A National Challenge, a Crucial Goal The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is honoured to support Gaisce in a campaign to celebrate their 35th anniversary. To mark this milestone, Gaisce identified a special challenge to help Ireland’s biodiversity. Gaisce are asking … Continued

The UCD Great Yellow Bumblebee Recording ‘Blitz’

24th August 2021

The Great Yellow Bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) The Great Yellow Bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus; GYBB) is the rarest of our true bumblebees in Ireland, and is classified as Endangered on the Irish Red List. The only remaining population is now on … Continued

Collecting native Irish wildflower seeds

18th August 2021

Bush Vetch flower, seed pods and seeds. It’s feeling a lot like autumn these days, as I sit here in my woolly socks, and you’ll notice seed heads have developed on the flowers in your garden and further afield. … Continued

Cobh Tidy Towns creates a Pollinator Map

13th August 2021

Cobh Tidy Towns understands the importance of protecting and providing food sources and nesting sites for pollinating insects. Cobh has an incredible 37 sites that are managed by the community to help pollinators. Cobh is positively buzzing. And that just … Continued

Origin Green and AIPP – partnership assisting companies in biodiversity actions

25th July 2021

Bord Bia has announced a new partnership with the National Biodiversity Data Centre to support companies in identifying and implementing smart biodiversity targets in line with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2021-2025. Protecting and enhancing biodiversity has been a key focus … Continued

Native species-rich meadows – too special to lose

23rd July 2021

What is a meadow? With a mixture of soft grasses and wildflowers reaching above your knees, a traditional farmer’s meadow is a field allowed to grow until it’s cut for hay in late summer. After the cattle and sheep graze … Continued

Creating a local biodiversity plan

13th July 2021

Temple Manor/Wilkins Residents’ Association (TMWRAC) explain the Biodiversity Plan they have created for Greenhills, Dublin 12 Temple Manor Residents’ Association was set up some seven years ago and since then has expanded to take into account the recently completed development … Continued

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The Buzz

Take part in the Gaisce Award Challenge - Bulbs for Bees

Plant pollinator-friendly bulbs to provide vital food for our declining pollinators Details

October Pollinator Plan newsletter

The Ivy Bee; plant bulbs; new biodiversity platform for businesses; latest blogs. Lots of news in our latest issue Details

Wildflower Seed

Don't Sow, Let it Grow! We strongly endorse natural regeneration of meadows Details

New All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2021-2025 launches

A new five-year roadmap that aims to help bees, other pollinating insects and our wider biodiversity. Details

Create a natural wildflower meadow

Don't Mow, Let it Grow! Pollinators don't want you to plant wildflower seed - they want you to allow common wildflowers to grow naturally. Learn how by watching these videos Details

NEW: Free online interactive course:

Learn to identify our 6 most common bumblebees. There are activities and quizzes to test your progress and get feedback on answers. Details

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Working with all sectors, including Councils, Businesses, Schools, Communities, and Farmers to help pollinating insects. Implementation by @BioDataCentre

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Many Bumblebees hibernate just below the ground in winter.

So why not leave some Autumn leaves 🍂🍁 or an undisturbed area in your garden, park or field corner this winter.

Allowing the Queen Bumblebee to emerge safely next Spring 🐝

#pollinators #farmlandbiodiversity

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Biodiversity Ireland @BioDataCentre·

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Naturalists buzzing as new bee arrives in Ireland!

The Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) has migrated from Britain to set up home in Ireland for the first time.

Read all about this exciting discovery below:
https://biodiversityireland.ie/naturalists-buzzing-as-new-bee-arrives-in-ireland/

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Catherine M. Jones @BombusJones·

18 Oct

Native hedgerows 👍 Fabulous for birds and mammals in autumn - and for pollinators in spring 🐝🦋🪲😊 @FarmWildlifeUK https://twitter.com/louis_phipps/status/1449436022136246276

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Biodiversity Ireland @BioDataCentre·

18 Oct

Announcement!

We have a new species for Ireland!

Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) was found on the 12/10/2021 at The Raven Nature Reserve in Co. Wexford by recorder Jim Kenny.

A phenomenal find and certainly something to keep an eye out for to see if there are any other populations

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Jane Stout @JaneCStout·

13 Oct

New global declaration for #Biodiversity announced at #COP15 today - 17 commitments to get us living in harmony with nature by 2050

@tcddublin @TCDnatureplus @TCD_NatSci @NatCap_Irl @BioDataCentre @BITCIreland https://twitter.com/UNBiodiversity/status/1448189233026437120

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BirdsMatter_ie @BirdsMatter_ie·

11 Oct

Many bird species, insects and other wildlife rely on species-rich meadows and grasslands. Wonderful article ⬇️ on these stunning habitats that we’re losing at a rate of knots in Ireland. https://twitter.com/PollinatorPlan/status/1447576010627637249

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