We are increasingly aware of the role insects such as bees play in the pollination of our crops. This year has also seen an increased awareness of the plight many of these species are facing .

There is so much to learn about the bees that are found in the UK, do you know the difference between a bumblebee and solitary bee?

Learn more

• Download our Bumblebee factsheet
  
• Download our Solitary bee factsheet
  
• Download our Sound of Summer factsheet which gives information on the plants that will attract bees in your garden

Send us your bee records

Further information

• Take a look at our Native planting page
  
• Take a look at our Gardening without peat page
  
• Natural England's advice on Wildflower meadows and how to create one in your garden
  
• The Wildlife Trusts guide to Wildlife Gardening

Useful links

• Bumblebee Conservation Trust
  
• Natural History Museum Bee identification Guide