Ants?

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    Hi All, just found a some holes (pictures attached) in the garden that are a little larger than you average ant hole. They are about 7 to 8mm in diameter. The collar round the hole is quite hard as though its been glued. I poked around in one and there's no activity.

    Any ideas please?

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    Mining bees? We used to get a lot of these in our old garden.
     
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      Well, if they're not mining bee nests they're doing bloody good impressions of 'em AFAIC! :biggrin:

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        Thanks both, Mining Bee's it is then.
         
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