shellan maey- bumble beeFancy learning some more Manx? You do? Well you already have. Shellan is the Manx word for bee. Shellan maey is the Manx for bumblebee. Shellan breck is also Manx for bumble bee is used less frequently. The Sheelan Maey above disappearing into the flower head could actually be disappearing now if we don't act soon. Changes in countryside practises, crop rotation, climate change and urbanization( modern housing estates and car parks again!) have lead to a decline in numbers of the poor British bumble. The humble bumble is is a pivotal creature in the pollination of many British crops and rare and garden flowers so don't dismiss the Shellan Maey. Please Take care when you see one, maybe plant some bumble bee friendly blooms. For more the the decline of the British bumblebee and those friendly blooms click here.
Hands up those you thought I was going to have Sulby River or the Ramsey Swing Bridge Swinging for S. Tsk! To bee or not to bee predictable - that is the question. The answer I always choose to be one step ahead- catch me if can you.The original, the best Ramsey Daily Photo.
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Hands up those you thought I was going to have Sulby River or the Ramsey Swing Bridge Swinging for S. Tsk! To bee or not to bee predictable - that is the question. The answer I always choose to be one step ahead- catch me if can you.The original, the best Ramsey Daily Photo.
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I love the not so obvious! What else will you come up with?! I like all the different names, interesting...as always.
ReplyDeleteThe decline of the honey bee in particular is a real cause for concern.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo.
OK. I did not know there was a Manx language. Is it a dialect of gaelic? It doesn't look like Welsh. Fascinating I love languages.
ReplyDeleteClever clogs, in a nice way.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the language lesson, I always enjoy learning something new. Although, my memory stinks so ask me in 10 minutes the Manx word for bee and I probably won't be able to tell you, but I will know where to come to find out :) Great picture, I love fluffy bumble bee butts :)
ReplyDeleteTrue...the bees are in real trouble and then so will we "bee" in trouble
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Very pretty. I didn't realize there was a seperate dialect either. That is really interesting to read about.
ReplyDeleteHoney, you got yourself a knockout shot.
ReplyDeleteOne step ahead, floating like a butterfly, stinging like a shellan molley. lol
ReplyDeleteAlways entertaining!
that was interestingly informative. thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love the Shellan Meay and all the Shellans around. They in turn love my Lavender and all summer are abuzz in it. They nest in the ground by the Lavender too. Interesting, huh. MB
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ReplyDeleteYour shellen maey is certainly busy; great photo and interesting to read about it and the language too.
ReplyDeleteVery clever and informative. Great post.
ReplyDeletebelle photo et surtout macro réussie, j'aime.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photo and especially macro successful, I love.
wonderful photo and a quite interesting lesson on bees too :)
ReplyDeleteQuite informative....thanks for sharing this.......
ReplyDeleteVery interesting dialogue with a great photo. In total agreement with our views.
ReplyDeleteExcellent both posts, ABC and My world!
ReplyDeleteNice reminder of warmer days.
ReplyDeleteI hate to say this, but I don't believe I have ever seen a bumble bee! I am even wondering if Australia has too many (if any)!
ReplyDeleteFascinating post and I've had a real close look at your wonderful photo!
May a shellan breck visit you! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe bee and the frog are all endangered; it's so sad. Soon you'll only be able to see these creatures on photographs like yours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot, good info.
ReplyDeleteSuper shot and Shakespeare also.
ReplyDeleteWonderful S post.
Bear((( )))
The thing I love about this site apart from the excellent photography and photography tips is that I learn something new nearly every time I visit. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteShellan maey I have never heard of and I'm Manx. Thanks for another terric post. We are not all idiots, I appreciate the good work you do.
ReplyDeleteSuper intereSting poSt, BabooShka, aS alwayS!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Babooshka! Thanks for the lesson in Manx; a lovely name for such an important creature. As a gardener, I know how important the bees are, and I do try to plant flowers that will attract them. Last summer I was surrounded by the bumbles in my garden.
ReplyDeleteShellan must mean 'flying insect' then, qualified by the second word giving the type?
ReplyDeleteDo you speak Manx? It's good to know it's being kept alive. :)
I had no idea bumble bees were endangered. How did that wee drone manage to get the biggest name? Lovely flower to gaze at on a grey cold day.
ReplyDeleteOh I forgot to answer. Yes I think we will stay in London for Xmas. However may change our minds at the last minute if it gets much colder.
ReplyDeleteah, but bee-ware thy Sting.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot, B.
Do you speak Manx? I ask because my friend writes poetry that would suit the language. Very pretty. How do you get so close?
ReplyDeleteLovely, informative post, and a very bright idea too!
ReplyDeleteCool - one never stops learning! :)
ReplyDeleteCheers, Klaus
It's so fun to stop by here and learn your language! :)
ReplyDeleteHello, You Are is wonderful photography hoisted. Bravo. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bee pictures! And, I LOVED learning a language lesson!
ReplyDelete... and some peaople say, portuguese is a difficult language ... at least we have only one name for bee (I think ...) :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and original photo.
Very cool.
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for all of the completely new information and words. Beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteVery clever, indeed! You have beautiful images!
ReplyDeleteWhere did the Manx language come from? I'm no expert, but it sounds and looks similar to Welsh. Perhaps they have the same roots?
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