Dungeness Bee's and beetles.

[Allan.W.]

Thought i'd put a few pictures of a couple of beasties taken at the Dungeness RSPB Reserve , today . There is a well known colony of a rare bee ,just off the main car park The Grey backed mining bee ,which I believe ,only two known colonies in GB. one being at Dungeness.
I believe they were first noted there in 2009 , they are stunning little insects ,and we were amazed at just how quickly they managed to dig a hole in the sand bank and disappear !! One of the bees pictured was covered in pollen ,presumably from the Gorse ,that is everywhere .
The beetles which I've seen many times before are Green Tiger Beetles...……………….. enjoying the sun !
Regards Allan.W.

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[aeshna5]

Looks like a productive day!