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Bees or wasps?

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:59 pm
by Chris Allonby
Hello,
Can anyone determine whether the insects shown in the photo are bees or wasps (apologies for the poor resolution of the picture)? Previously, we've had sparrows, blue tits and bees in the bird box. Last year there was nothing. The current occupants look more like wasps, but I'm not certain.
Thanks, Chris.
Bird Box01.JPEG
Edit: here's a close up of the same photo:
Bird Box02.jpg

Re: Bees or wasps?

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2025 9:39 pm
by Linda257
Look like wasps to me Chris but might be best waiting for others thoughts

Re: Bees or wasps?

Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:22 am
by scozmos
Definitely looks like Wasps, we have some in a nest box too

Re: Bees or wasps?

Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 2:56 pm
by Chris Allonby
Tanks Linda and Scozmos for the opinions. It confirms what I suspected. I'll see how the situation develops. Hopefully they'll abandon the box after a few weeks.

Re: Bees or wasps?

Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:57 pm
by Jacksparrow
Definitely Wasps I would say. If you decide to let them stay you will have them until the end of September.