There are 99 different species of bee in Ireland, consisting of
1 native honey bee species
21 bumble species
77 solitary bee species.
Sadly, one-third of these wild bee species are threatened with extinction due to habitat loss and reduced food sources.
Despite very wet and cold spring weather, children in 3rd & 4th Class discovered 4 types of native wild flowers blooming in our school grounds.
Daisy, common field speedwell, red dead nettle and lesser celendine can be seen here.
Can you match the names to the photographs?
All 4 are welcome sources of food for our precious bees at this time of year.