Lorraine Field
@volcdoc.bsky.social
Volcanologist and geologist who loves walking, gardening, bees and old maps.
A warm autumn means flowers in the garden. Many flowering for the second time. Food for the carders and white tailed bees which are still around. @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social #gardening #flowers
October 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM
A warm autumn means flowers in the garden. Many flowering for the second time. Food for the carders and white tailed bees which are still around. @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social #gardening #flowers
Fab day at the botanical gardens in Cambridge. Sternbergia lutea, putting on a stunning display - who knew there is a winter flowering daffodil (even though it looks like a crocus!) #gardening #flowers #botanical
September 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Fab day at the botanical gardens in Cambridge. Sternbergia lutea, putting on a stunning display - who knew there is a winter flowering daffodil (even though it looks like a crocus!) #gardening #flowers #botanical
The gorgeous berries and bakes are in Ruddington this morning at the White Horse Inn. Bread, bakes and lovely veg! @mike572.bsky.social
September 17, 2026 at 9:06 AM
The gorgeous berries and bakes are in Ruddington this morning at the White Horse Inn. Bread, bakes and lovely veg! @mike572.bsky.social
Ivy bees in Ruddington! Had never noticed the UK's only true autumnal bee until @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social pointed it out! How cool are these little guys! @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
September 12, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Ivy bees in Ruddington! Had never noticed the UK's only true autumnal bee until @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social pointed it out! How cool are these little guys! @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
Huge red tailed queen on buddleia this morning #bumblebees @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
August 30, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Huge red tailed queen on buddleia this morning #bumblebees @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
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I found this post box at Knockrome on Jura in 2013. Never seen anything better.
August 17, 2026 at 11:38 PM
I found this post box at Knockrome on Jura in 2013. Never seen anything better.
Reposted by Lorraine Field
Mornin’ folks.
Notice #bumblebees asleep on #flowers recently?
Want to know what’s going on with them?
Well here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining the bumblebee flower-sleeping phenomenon.
Please #repost / #share so more people are more informed.
Thank you.
#bees
#nature
#education
1/16
Notice #bumblebees asleep on #flowers recently?
Want to know what’s going on with them?
Well here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining the bumblebee flower-sleeping phenomenon.
Please #repost / #share so more people are more informed.
Thank you.
#bees
#nature
#education
1/16
August 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Mornin’ folks.
Notice #bumblebees asleep on #flowers recently?
Want to know what’s going on with them?
Well here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining the bumblebee flower-sleeping phenomenon.
Please #repost / #share so more people are more informed.
Thank you.
#bees
#nature
#education
1/16
Notice #bumblebees asleep on #flowers recently?
Want to know what’s going on with them?
Well here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining the bumblebee flower-sleeping phenomenon.
Please #repost / #share so more people are more informed.
Thank you.
#bees
#nature
#education
1/16
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…and their apparent penchant for overnighting in flowers.
Male #bumblebees are produced by the queen fairly late in the nest cycle - mid to late summer. Males develop from unfertilised eggs - they have no father - and 100% of their genes will be in common with their…
5/16
#bees #science #education
Male #bumblebees are produced by the queen fairly late in the nest cycle - mid to late summer. Males develop from unfertilised eggs - they have no father - and 100% of their genes will be in common with their…
5/16
#bees #science #education
August 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM
…and their apparent penchant for overnighting in flowers.
Male #bumblebees are produced by the queen fairly late in the nest cycle - mid to late summer. Males develop from unfertilised eggs - they have no father - and 100% of their genes will be in common with their…
5/16
#bees #science #education
Male #bumblebees are produced by the queen fairly late in the nest cycle - mid to late summer. Males develop from unfertilised eggs - they have no father - and 100% of their genes will be in common with their…
5/16
#bees #science #education
So many bees scrabbling over the last of the flowers in our dry garden this summer. Finding alot very early mornings (pre 6 am) which have slept overnight - more than I've noticed in previous years. #bees #gardening @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social
August 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
So many bees scrabbling over the last of the flowers in our dry garden this summer. Finding alot very early mornings (pre 6 am) which have slept overnight - more than I've noticed in previous years. #bees #gardening @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social
How stunning is this calla lily? Bought the bulb at GW live in June, and planted it a couple of weeks later. #gardening #flowers @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
August 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
How stunning is this calla lily? Bought the bulb at GW live in June, and planted it a couple of weeks later. #gardening #flowers @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
Today's choice of flower seems to be the echinops! #bees #gardening @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social
August 2, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Today's choice of flower seems to be the echinops! #bees #gardening @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social
Little bumble this morning clinging onto a lavender stem waiting for the warmth of the sun! @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social #bumblebees #gardening
August 1, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Little bumble this morning clinging onto a lavender stem waiting for the warmth of the sun! @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social #bumblebees #gardening
Gorgeous light in the garden!
July 8, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Gorgeous light in the garden!
The bumbles are loving the artichokes and lavender today. @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social @buzzclub.bsky.social @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
July 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The bumbles are loving the artichokes and lavender today. @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social @buzzclub.bsky.social @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
Amazing light in the garden this afternoon. A backlit poppy. #gardening, #flowers @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
May 23, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Amazing light in the garden this afternoon. A backlit poppy. #gardening, #flowers @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
Oriental poppies have burst into flower this morning. Self-seeded, these beauties are head height this year! #gardening, #flowers @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
May 23, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Oriental poppies have burst into flower this morning. Self-seeded, these beauties are head height this year! #gardening, #flowers @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
Lovely sunshine has brought both alliums and bees out. The pollen sacks are bulging! #gardening, #bees, @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
May 23, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Lovely sunshine has brought both alliums and bees out. The pollen sacks are bulging! #gardening, #bees, @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
A small video of one of our regular hedgehog visitors from this week #hedgehog @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @hedgehogcabin.bsky.social
May 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
A small video of one of our regular hedgehog visitors from this week #hedgehog @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @hedgehogcabin.bsky.social
Our regular hedgehog finally returned last night. Not seen them since the end of October. What a relief, had been expecting the worst...#hedgehog #wildlife
April 29, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Our regular hedgehog finally returned last night. Not seen them since the end of October. What a relief, had been expecting the worst...#hedgehog #wildlife
Just spent an amazing 45 mins watching a mason bee munch its way out of its cocoon to freedom! #bees @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social @thebeeguy.bsky.social @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
April 18, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Just spent an amazing 45 mins watching a mason bee munch its way out of its cocoon to freedom! #bees @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social @thebeeguy.bsky.social @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
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Over the moon to be speaking this year at the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival, about my book 'Dancing with Bees'
Do please come if you can... or pass details to anyone visiting, or living in Cornwall who might be interested
Fri 8th May at 11am
Tickets 👇
www.foweyfestival.com/event/brigit...
Do please come if you can... or pass details to anyone visiting, or living in Cornwall who might be interested
Fri 8th May at 11am
Tickets 👇
www.foweyfestival.com/event/brigit...
Brigit Strawbridge Howard – Dancing with Bees - The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival
Enchanting, insightful and full of quiet magic, this event is perfect for nature lovers, gardeners, environmentalists and anyone ready to fall under the spell of bees.
www.foweyfestival.com
April 18, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Over the moon to be speaking this year at the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival, about my book 'Dancing with Bees'
Do please come if you can... or pass details to anyone visiting, or living in Cornwall who might be interested
Fri 8th May at 11am
Tickets 👇
www.foweyfestival.com/event/brigit...
Do please come if you can... or pass details to anyone visiting, or living in Cornwall who might be interested
Fri 8th May at 11am
Tickets 👇
www.foweyfestival.com/event/brigit...
We have a tree bumblebee 🐝 nesting in our blue tit box! @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social #bees
April 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
We have a tree bumblebee 🐝 nesting in our blue tit box! @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social #bees
Our tree peony has flowered for the first time ever today. What a beauty! #gardening #flowers
April 11, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Our tree peony has flowered for the first time ever today. What a beauty! #gardening #flowers
Spotted our first batch of robin fledglings this morning #robin #fledgling #garden @rspbengland.bsky.social
April 11, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Spotted our first batch of robin fledglings this morning #robin #fledgling #garden @rspbengland.bsky.social