Ireland Trip
Just got back from Ireland, we were taking a part in activities with "Irish Bees Conservation Project"
In this pic is traditional beekeeper, but our activities were about solitary bees, or wild bees. The one who don't make honey, but are much
more effective pollinators than a honey bees, therefore more important for biodiversity. But since there are no profit or advantage to be taking from them, they are often are forgotten.
In general it was busy week, and we've done a lot.
Mara was stung by the wild bees 2 times, luckily all is good.
And we were installing "solitary bee lodge posts" this things here, with a holes. That's houses for solitary bees.
We also stayed for free at this amazing Irish cottage in a pure country side. It belongs to the CEO of Irish Bees conservation project, and he allowed us to stay there, which was huge help for us, as Ireland is very expensive and also it mage all the logistics very simple as he was living just next door.
Also Ireland is about "Guinness" :) It's everywhere there, beer brand. We tried one alcohol free in Irish pub. It was ok... Interesting that looks like it's forbidden to advertise alcohol in Ireland, but everywhere billboards with beer breweries and beer brands advertising "non alcoholic" beer :)
Ireland also about countryside, everything is green, full of fields, cows and sheep.
This herd of young cows were super curious, cute, and playful. But it's also feels very sad and wrong, because in a few months time they all will be slaughtered. Average lifespan for them is only 8-10 months,before they get sent to slaughterhouse to maximize profits.
Ireland also about cliffs, and see. Amazingly beautiful views
And most importantly Ireland is about Tea with Biscuits and very friendly and chatty people
That's Pat, pouring us 15th cup of tea :) They also have hats for tea pots :)
I am back now, so will start to edit this video.
I Have a lot of other things to do also.
And we are preparing for few next conservation trips this month, one will be in Albania and 2nd one in Slovakia.
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in reply to Dima • •You seem unstoppable guys. You make me feel lazy for not being active lately. On the other hand inspiring to make me get more active with my stuff. Interesting about the solitary bees, I was not very aware about that. Looking forward to the videos!
Tip: add hashtags like nature, conservation, ireland, etc.. You will reach more people on the fediverse.
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