Bee stamps

[gavin]

t'internet suggests that we are getting new stamps on Tuesday. They're rather nice.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMhJlmGWEAAsMbu.jpg:large

[The Drone Ranger]

Must look out for them thanks Gavin

[Mellifera Crofter]

Two bumble bees, and no honey bees. Where is Apis mellifera mellifera? But yes, they are nice. I'll also look out for them.
Kitta

[gavin]

This time another forum member takes the plunge and turns into a media star. Radio Scotland's Good Morning Scotland, some time before 8 I think, ought to be on the iPlayer later. Assured, self-composed, relaxed-sounding ... must have been on Prozac :). On the new issue of stamps.

'This episode will be available soon' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b065xg3l

[gavin]

Its up now, 56 minutes in. :) You tell 'em Ewan!

[Calluna4u]

Its up now, 56 minutes in. :) You tell 'em Ewan!

This is not the full set. You should look up the miniature sheet in the gift pack. That is ALL honeybees. I have a stack of them on order for gifts to all my overseas contacts.

[Silvbee]

Love these stamps and great to see some lesser known species get some publicity. Finally saw colletes floralis last week in North uist nesting in a sand dune in numbers that would rival a small honey bee swarm!

[emcampbell]

Its up now, 56 minutes in. :) You tell 'em Ewan!

Just noticed your post Gav - cheers ! Didn't get to say much unfortunately. I was terrified they would ask about the super rare welsh one in the collection. Google was no help on that one.

[gavin]

Sadly the programme is no longer available but I'm sure that your fans across the nation have recordings secretly squirrelled away :).

For the next time, here is some stuff on the large mason bee:

http://www.foe.co.uk/sites/default/files/downloads/bees_wales.pdf

G.