Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, carrying pollen and digging nest
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Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, carrying pollen and digging nest
Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, carrying pollen and digging nest, extinct in UK since 1946 and first seen again this year at two sites, Dungeness RSPB Reserve, Kent, England, April 2014
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Buzzing Back from Extinction: The Grey Mining Bee Returns to UK Shores!". In this photo, we witness the triumphant comeback of the Grey Mining Bee, a species that was declared extinct in the UK since 1946. With sheer determination and resilience, this adult female is seen carrying pollen while diligently digging her nest along the picturesque coast of Dungeness RSPB Reserve in Kent. Once vanished from our shores, these incredible creatures have made a remarkable reappearance at two sites, marking a momentous occasion for nature enthusiasts across Britain. This snapshot captures not only their physical presence but also symbolizes hope and conservation efforts. With its delicate wings fluttering against the backdrop of Atlantic waves crashing onto English soil, this maritime marvel showcases the beauty of our coastal ecosystems. As spring breathes new life into our temperate region, it's heartwarming to witness such industrious behavior as she burrows deep into Europe's sandy headlands. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) reserves play a vital role in providing safe havens for nesting insects like these solitary bees. Their return signifies not just an individual triumph but also hints at repopulation possibilities for other endangered species facing similar challenges. Let us celebrate this extraordinary feat as nature finds its way back home! May these buzzing beauties continue to dig their burrows and thrive along our British coasts once again.
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