tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post1971823582791341229..comments2024-03-04T21:31:55.922+00:00Comments on Middle of Nowhere: How to save a beeGretelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-78114858343659043622018-07-20T09:37:35.547+01:002018-07-20T09:37:35.547+01:00Hi, I'm afraid that sometimes bees do die, no ...Hi, I'm afraid that sometimes bees do die, no matter how hard you try to save them. I had one recently that refused to take sugar water and just crawled about feebly - in the end, I had to accept that there was nothing I could do for it, but made sure it was in a bed of thyme so that it could at least have some peace. But it's always worth a go, as it often does work. Gretelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-66584191919536920422018-07-15T09:10:49.543+01:002018-07-15T09:10:49.543+01:00I have a huge bumble bee thats been crawling about...I have a huge bumble bee thats been crawling about the back garden for 2 days now. Tried giving it solution of sugar water but not taking it. What else could be wrong with it?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363216928547907399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-64462303763814074412013-05-02T10:19:40.911+01:002013-05-02T10:19:40.911+01:00Ok so I left another few jelly beans for him overn...Ok so I left another few jelly beans for him overnight and went to bed, didn't want to put him outside at night as it was chilly. he was still eating this morning, I put him on the window ledge and he flew away after a few mins. success!beemadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14195158363700055558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-67426225072729431242013-05-01T22:20:21.456+01:002013-05-01T22:20:21.456+01:00I've found a poorly bee in my bathroom and cur...I've found a poorly bee in my bathroom and currently trying to nurse him back to health. didn't have any sugar or syrup but he's currently licking a jelly bean that I ran under water! hopefully works, I'll post an update later...beemadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14195158363700055558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-14975416073878881172010-12-03T07:47:54.816+00:002010-12-03T07:47:54.816+00:00That was so cool! Thanks for sharing the pictures ...That was so cool! Thanks for sharing the pictures and the video. You are such a humanitarian to the little living creatures!Mytutorlist.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01948352130654592758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-48860659055843402922010-10-15T10:32:07.477+01:002010-10-15T10:32:07.477+01:00this is wonderful. loved the buzz when wee bee was...this is wonderful. loved the buzz when wee bee was ready to fly off x<br />p.s. day off and blog browsing, glad i have found you again!sweetmyrtlehttp://www.sweetmyrtle.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-80806230866654858332010-06-11T15:39:58.538+01:002010-06-11T15:39:58.538+01:00I don't know you; I stumbled across your blog ...I don't know you; I stumbled across your blog very much by accident. But this post (and your many others) shows what an obviously lovely person you must be. May you be taken care of like that when you need it.<br /><br />Also, what type of camera did you use to film the bee? The quality is amazing.Wish You Were Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12625584285347352671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-23473341637060374592010-06-07T08:13:27.763+01:002010-06-07T08:13:27.763+01:00This has got to be the best video i've seen in...This has got to be the best video i've seen in a long, long time...peaceful, simply beautiful. And how beautiful a person you must be for having saved this magnificent li'l creature.mixdbrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160197751762195088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-91127160624090159682010-06-04T01:12:41.736+01:002010-06-04T01:12:41.736+01:00I'm so glad the bumble made a good recovery.
...I'm so glad the bumble made a good recovery.<br /> Wish I'd known about this a few days ago--I found a bumblebee that needed some help, so I put it in a quiet place, but I'm sure a sweet drink would have helped, too. Next time I'll know...moonandharehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384512316571415507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-58125038006506176132010-06-02T15:16:15.319+01:002010-06-02T15:16:15.319+01:00Good for you Gretel!Good for you Gretel!Acornmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982884920388966786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-1186440758816953962010-05-30T20:05:57.074+01:002010-05-30T20:05:57.074+01:00Thanks for sharing this Gretel.
Now I know what to...Thanks for sharing this Gretel.<br />Now I know what to do too if I find a tired and weary bee :)<br />Hubby is about to look into keeping some, which would be great as like you say they need all the help they can get. :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-31625734622531185912010-05-23T14:22:30.799+01:002010-05-23T14:22:30.799+01:00Incredible, amazing photos.Incredible, amazing photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-90406970250495042022010-05-23T04:11:45.314+01:002010-05-23T04:11:45.314+01:00Aww...that is the neatest thing. I never knew you ...Aww...that is the neatest thing. I never knew you could do that. Thanks so much for sharing!!<br />Blessings,<br />DebbieDebbie Miller of Onion Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368218699592335958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-64807847533378007582010-05-22T02:58:54.001+01:002010-05-22T02:58:54.001+01:00Thanks for the inspiration. A bee saver, I didn&#...Thanks for the inspiration. A bee saver, I didn't know I could do this too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-31477169123449820712010-05-21T12:19:33.309+01:002010-05-21T12:19:33.309+01:00Gretel, it's been a while since I last visit y...Gretel, it's been a while since I last visit your blog, it's good to read you again! I agree with you, if bees die out, what will come to all of us... We have to take care of every big or tiny creature of our planet.<br />I encourage you to get your drive license, it seems you have a terrific time at your stall. Go for it!<br />As for my future little etsy shop, yes, I would like to open it, we'll see...Mlle Miraclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097469480368586030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-86567184591828521252010-05-17T19:59:44.560+01:002010-05-17T19:59:44.560+01:00Brilliant!! Hope it warms up soon - its not just u...Brilliant!! Hope it warms up soon - its not just us humans who need a bit of sunshine.Twiglethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851717329658611598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-43731794929449690912010-05-17T10:38:50.165+01:002010-05-17T10:38:50.165+01:00Wonderful wonderful wonderful!
Thanks for this wo...Wonderful wonderful wonderful!<br /><br />Thanks for this wonderful post Gretel. I'm going to pinch your vid for my blog if that's okay, and spread the word about saving the bees...and maybe spread a little sunshine at the same time :)Puddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117007460664110289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-43870278376638674232010-05-17T05:52:14.927+01:002010-05-17T05:52:14.927+01:00I didn't know you could save a bee. I sure he...I didn't know you could save a bee. I sure heard the doves in the background. Sounds just like my home.Timareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769047120660859743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-47783818054722785662010-05-16T16:55:40.216+01:002010-05-16T16:55:40.216+01:00We have always saved bees and butterflies in our f...We have always saved bees and butterflies in our family - must be something my mother taught me - but we usually find a nice flowery plant to tempt them. Fascinating watching the film and seeing it get itself all spruced up and ready to go. I quite fancy bee-keeping but where we live it is totally impractical - lots of them buzzing round our apple blossom which is heartening.Caroline Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458832101616631036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-14303338545859017912010-05-16T14:17:12.328+01:002010-05-16T14:17:12.328+01:00You are truly a woman after my own heart-this is m...You are truly a woman after my own heart-this is my year of learning about bees and have found a nest of red tailed bees in the garden. Gorgeous video.Threadspiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780634324037593398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-65347412439656790702010-05-16T09:04:07.835+01:002010-05-16T09:04:07.835+01:00I can often be seen crouching over a casualty with...I can often be seen crouching over a casualty with a teaspoon of sugar water - it's very satisfying to know you have saved a life isn't it! Also great to do with kids.xLizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902284985302887367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-83691252469533613362010-05-16T07:04:22.668+01:002010-05-16T07:04:22.668+01:00What a lovely thing to do! I loved watching it cl...What a lovely thing to do! I loved watching it clean up, looked like a little bunny rabbit almost. Thanks for sharing this.Amber Dusickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479292562095226809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-36681866725930206202010-05-16T00:48:32.393+01:002010-05-16T00:48:32.393+01:00What a lovely post - and video! I used to be terri...What a lovely post - and video! I used to be terrified of bees but am very fond of them these days. Lovely to see and read, thank you! (I'm having problems getting my comment to post, so if this posts more than once, my apologies).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-16473905345178426882010-05-15T22:59:59.416+01:002010-05-15T22:59:59.416+01:00A story worthy of EB White.
Made me smile.
What ...A story worthy of EB White. <br />Made me smile.<br />What stories your little worker bee will have to tell when he returns to the hive.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-20721535821344534692010-05-15T22:57:30.069+01:002010-05-15T22:57:30.069+01:00Oh, dear Gretel, what a nice and compassionate per...Oh, dear Gretel, what a nice and compassionate person you are! I live in a town and I don't have experience with bees but I love what you've done - saving this little soul in the most appropriate way! I enjoyed the video very much, I liked the text and the birds' singing. I think I heard a turtle-dove? It always reminds me of my early childhood, when we lived in a house in the centre of the town...rossichkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185784702539084622noreply@blogger.com