A box of bumblebees
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A box of bumblebees
Image: © Pauline E Taken: 27 Apr 2010
The fruit farmer needs all the help he can get to maximise output in his cherry orchard. These hives are supplied with a resident queen and 40 drones. As well as the blossom, there are strips of insect-attracting weeds between the rows of trees. With thanks to the landowner for access.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.940962
Longitude
-2.542368