Bumble Bee Transect Walk

Our bumblebee transect walk involves establishing a fixed walking route (transect) within the park that is monitored once a month from March to October (8 times annually). This route within the park was  established approx 8 years ago to make it convenient for us to complete the counts when the weather is suitable. The transect is sub divided into  6 smaller sections to form sample units. The number of bumblebees seen within 2.5 m either side of  and 5 m in front (a 5 m3 recording ‘box’) are counted for each section. Our counts are regularly  completed between 11:00 and 16:00hrs, when the temperature is at least 13°C and during good weather conditions. Occasionally, we might walk our route and not see any bumblebees. This happens more often at the beginning and end of the season. It is still very important that we log these ‘zero abundance’ walks. Participation in the bumblebee monitoring scheme  involves a time commitment, but by taking part, you will help generate very high quality data on Irish bumblebees. Why not join us at St Enda’s Park and accompany one of our staff as they collect data for June. Free event. Booking essential at 01 493 4208.