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Bee help

Greenish Fingered GirlGreenish Fingered Girl Posts: 47
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Evening Everyone,

i have noticed that when I’m digging in the garden the bees hover around the ground and seem to very interested in the soil. Any idea why? 

Thanks 😃

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  • wild edgeswild edges The north west of south east WalesPosts: 8,878
    What kind of bees?
    Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people
  • Greenish Fingered GirlGreenish Fingered Girl Posts: 47
    I can’t tell really, they don’t seem to attack me when I’m there they just seem very curious as to what I’m doing. 
  • wild edgeswild edges The north west of south east WalesPosts: 8,878
    Could be mining bees or a similar ground nesting bee and you're either providing an enticing nest site or maybe digging up their existing one. Or they could be mason bees after a bit of useful mud for their nest. Or they could be nosey bees that are generally just nosey. Ok I made that last one up.
    Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people
  • Greenish Fingered GirlGreenish Fingered Girl Posts: 47
    Ahh that makes sense! I’ll leave them be then- no pun intended :D haha! 
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