Lancashire Lass, yep I do the same, squirty honey, I get loads that come in the house or the porch then can't get out. They're exhausted by all the flying up and down the window. It's lovely to be able to set them free with a meal. This one looks like it's about to die but it did fly off. Honest.
Oh, thanks for that Ice, I had a gut feeling it might not be the best thing but wasn't sure how to mix up sugar and water, I tried it once but the bee wasn't interested so I didn't do it again, they've never turned up their nose as honey so figured it was good. they've always flown off though, even when they were on their last legs and could barely stand. Will do the sugar thing though, two to one. East to remember.
Photo has come on upside down, sorry but this is to show that I tried this for the first time today. Thought it hadn't worked but after about 4 hours no bee!
great thread
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What a lovely idea. Will try this one
I have often felt frustration at not being able to help these tired bees, this tip will definitely be tried here.
thanks
A A Milne
Lancashire Lass, yep I do the same, squirty honey, I get loads that come in the house or the porch then can't get out. They're exhausted by all the flying up and down the window. It's lovely to be able to set them free with a meal. This one looks like it's about to die but it did fly off. Honest.
Oh, thanks for that Ice, I had a gut feeling it might not be the best thing but wasn't sure how to mix up sugar and water, I tried it once but the bee wasn't interested so I didn't do it again, they've never turned up their nose as honey so figured it was good. they've always flown off though, even when they were on their last legs and could barely stand. Will do the sugar thing though, two to one. East to remember.
So nice , we helped this little one back to life with some water as well
Dachalover - What huge bees you have!. I've always know those as BATS..
I wish I could see bats around my S Staffordshire garden! I used to see them, but not any more, sadly. Mags
Photo has come on upside down, sorry but this is to show that I tried this for the first time today. Thought it hadn't worked but after about 4 hours no bee!
great thread
A A Milne
well done lily pilly, every bee counts
still no bee Lily...