This month’s Nature notes ‘Being a Bee Buddy’ from Friends of Portswood Rec looks at some of the Rec’s struggling inhabitants during this prolonged dry spell; also the watering regime at the Rec

Friends of Portswood Rec say:

“We have taken the opportunity to share a poster relating to our watering regime at the Rec through which we aim to help our precious plants and trees survive the drought. Please take a look you might want to apply the principles at home.

This extreme heat has us seeking out the shade and a long, cool drink, but how do our insects cope with it? Many species thrive in warmer conditions, but prolonged heatwaves do pose a challenge. Insects may adapt by changing their behaviour to forage when the heat is less intense, and otherwise, shelter in shaded locations. Over time, some populations move further north to find more congenial conditions, such as the Jersey Tiger Moth and the Tree Bumblebee. But as with all species, the rate of Climate Change represents a real threat to many of our insects.

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The Friends of Portswood Rec”