Saltram: location 2
Thanks for stopping by. Here you can learn about wildlife and live data in the park and how the two are interconnected.
Honeybees...
...can be spotted in this location.
About
These important pollinators are all over the garden and the parkland pollinating the different plants and trees. They feed off the nectar and pollen and make honey from it. Bees live in colonies with one queen, many sterile female workers, and some male drones whose role is solely to mate with the queen. Queen bees can live for several years but worker bees will only live for a few weeks. Bees won't sting unless they are threatened. However, if they do sting, the smell of the bee’s venom will attract more bees who may also attack.
Where to see them
Our honeybee hives can be found towards the rear of the garden just past the folly however our bees will be all over the garden and parkland busy pollinating the different plants that rely so much on them.
When to see them
Honeybees are most active during spring and summertime when it is warm. The rest of the year they spend in their hive.
Current weather in the park
Below you can see real-time weather information from the nearby environmental sensor. Is it the season to spot this species? Check if you can correlate the changes in temperature and humidity with the chance of spotting this species in the park.
Air quality in the park
Living Lab collects real-time air quality readings from sensors located near the beehives and visitor centre. Are there any differences between the two locations? Can you draw any conclusions from the data?
Healthy Tip: Clean air benefits not only the environment but, also your health. Consider choosing green routes the next time you go on a trip across the city.
Soil moisture in the park
Living Lab also collects real-time soil moisture readings from sensors located in the orchard and flower garden. This helps to adapt watering regimes, especially in times of unpredictable weather caused by global warming.
Other wildlife in the park
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