Bugs, bees and beasties- Bio-diversity matters

[dannyT]

just twisting your mellon man

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

here you go danny

 

Bio manipulation guzunder article.doc

 

Aquatic ecology and the food web guzunder 2.doc

 

Bio diversity action plan.doc

[David Humphries]

here you go danny

 

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Interesting BAP there Tony, when did you write it?

 

Really good front cover shot.

 

 

Possibly would of added a few more images to balance the readers visual enjoyment.

 

 

 

 

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[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Interesting BAP there Tony, when did you write it?

 

Really good front cover shot.

 

 

Possibly would of added a few more images to balance the readers visual enjoyment.

 

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about five years ago, one of those might be older!

 

 

I have another a far better pair of articles but in Microsoft works which i have no program for, going to try and get them up as they deserve space in this thread.

[Bundle 2]

Ha ha..kinda made my day...again! I arrives chez mateys ( whose bees it was that swarmed and ended up in my backyard as per earlier post). Bad timing. I just wanna head to the pub for food and beer, it being sunday...as you do!

Getting my arm twisted, I agree to stop for a quick glass of wine. Whilst so doing, I comment that his bees ( the hive is on a flat roof in urban situation) seem a bit active..since the new hive at mine is pleasantly chilled out. OOpppssss:blushing:

Ten minutes later and we have another swarm on our hands....

Ah well..to cut a long story short, we have managed to install all the swarm to the newly located hive in my backyard- doubling its size. Quick sharp add another supa, doubling the capacity, we are good to go. Poor neighbours . Actually I was a bit worried there as they really didnt seem to know what they wanted to do ( the bees ) and were swarming for some extended time. I have no experience with bees and the other "apiarist" makes a sharp exit claiming liquid refreshment is crucial and anyway, he's had enough of these damn insects.

 

Its all good- I didnt know/dont know what Im doing with these things. They are so cool. When they wanna be. And quite aggressive when the mood takes them it seems. Happy days!

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Sounds as though youve BEEn having a busy day full of shannanigans!

[Bundle 2]

Sounds as though youve BEEn having a busy day full of shannanigans!

 

Aye...managed a few beers along the way:thumbup1:

The creatures are not too impressed by the alcohol.I could be wrong but Im not!! Cheers mate:001_smile:

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Aye...managed a few beers along the way:thumbup1:

The creatures are not too impressed by the alcohol.I could be wrong but Im not!! Cheers mate:001_smile:

 

sounds like we all had a good weekend! what unbelievable weather! I was sweating in the woods walking today, and in heavy shade too! the air temp is ridiculous for this early time?

[chris cnc]

does anyone have an opinion on the aphids this year, i was lifting a semi matue syc today and got absolutely swarmed by them, a couple of others have noted an increase in numbers, something to do with the weather perhaps?

[armchairarborist]

does anyone have an opinion on the aphids this year, i was lifting a semi matue syc today and got absolutely swarmed by them, a couple of others have noted an increase in numbers, something to do with the weather perhaps?

 

yep loads here too.. use blower under canopy to blast them before climbing..