Bumblebee identification

[Pootle]

Now the bees are out in force I thought I'd share this link. Its a basic guide to identifying bumblebees from the natural history museum:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curation/research/projects/bombus/

[David_JAFO]

hello,
Thanks for the share. I receive similar details & updates also online Brigit Strawbridge aka Mrs Major Dick Strawbridge he of 'Scrapheap Challenge' & 'It's Not Easy Being Green'. I've got a bee hive in the cladding of my wall & annually I receive honey Bee's coming to & fro via a small access in the window frame. I'm awaiting new windows so when the frames removed, I should have a better look at the hive, camera at the ready. An environmental officer Bee specialist will be on hand, been across a few times inspecting progress having a chat. I'm for leaving it intact as is the specialist, it's not doing any harm & it was there well before I was, so we're sharing & I'm privileged in doing so.
Regards
David

[Pootle]

That sounds cool. It would be good to see some pictures inside the hive.