The ground beneath Poland’s wind turbines became nesting grounds for wild bees

In Poland, the bases of wind turbines have emerged as surprising havens for pollinators. Research highlights that these zones foster a thriving community of wild bees and a variety of plant species. The bare gravel and low maintenance create perfect nesting sites for ground-nesting bees. While butterflies opt for grasslands, both flies and grasslands flourish equally in these overlooked yet vital habitats for biodiversity on farmland.