My bee box

[Kayleigh]

I took some photos today and will watch carefully for any activity.
I put the box up, well hung it on a tree soon after Christmas when I got it.

[Geoff F]

No takers last year, so I repositioned mine a couple of weeks ago.

Just a few different sized holes drilled into a block of wood.

Apparently, the entrance holes should face into the morning sun.

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Geoff F

No takers last year, so I repositioned mine a couple of weeks ago.

Just a few different sized holes drilled into a block of wood.

Apparently, the entrance holes should face into the morning sun.

Mine is facing afternoon sun.
I was going to move it but it looks like its being used so will leave it for now.

[Deb London]

That's great E. Which species will use this (anyone)?

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Deb London

That's great E. Which species will use this (anyone)?

I think solitary bees use them there looks like some of the tubes are already being occupied

[Deb London]

So is that what you have, the ones that appear to be filled have something waiting to emerge?

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Deb London

So is that what you have, the ones that appear to be filled have something waiting to emerge?

Hope so..
Its exciting, I keep looking but not seen a bee there yet lots near it though..
It would be great to catch one in the act..
Not sure when the young emerge either.

[Deb London]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

Hope so..
Its exciting, I keep looking but not seen a bee there yet lots near it though..
It would be great to catch one in the act..
Not sure when the young emerge either.

Great.

I will go and look at mine tomorrow and look for any fillings.

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Deb London

Great.

I will go and look at mine tomorrow and look for any fillings.

if you get any pics post them here..

[Deb London]

OK (might have to PS before I do as it's homemade from things that were lying around the garden. It looks a state, but I don't think insects notice these things ).