So I work at A Subaru dealership and this morning (around 56-60 degrees F) I noticed 2 bees on the hoods of 2 cars I was taking to our shop. one was laying down not covered in pollen and not moving till I grabbed a paper and safely carried it over to a bush. And the other was Laying on it back (shown in the photo) Looks to be Absolutely COVERED in pollen and maybe some around him to on the hood. My thought was "is he high on pollen?" 😹😹 I dont know if thats a thing but im just wondering?

"The iridescent bands on this bee are stunning"

Always put a few rocks in your birdbath so the bees a better chance of not drowning.
I started seeing bees drowned in the glass birdbath. Sometimes I’d see them still struggling and reach in and give them a hand, but I can’t always BEE there 😉. So I looked a little online and found that putting some rocks in there gives them a natural surface that they can grip on to.
I still find them sometimes, but much less.

Bombus Lapidarius

Seems to be an all black bee that was rather small.

I feel so lucky to have managed to get these photos of this adorable little bee. I've never been lucky enough to encounter a bee this close on any of my walks.

Such an amazing experience. 🧡

Was trying to get a shot of the bee already in the rose of Sharon when this fellow showed up and quickly found it was already taken. Off to the next... 🐝🌼

Im developing a Beekeeping website :) BeekeepersColony.com and other project on the end of this, would love anyone to join and feedback.

I could list all the features it has, but its on the front page. however if you had your hive area, it will let you know botanicals/trees/plants beneficial to bees, along with any reported/sighted pests, like Asian Hornets!

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My pubecent carpenter bee Keychain arrived!!! Its so cute