Currently in retirement, still representing the old, green mountains.
I had holly bushes in South Carolina and when they bloomed they smelled wonderful -- and attracted bees by the truckload. Kinda neat seeing all those big fat bumblebees buzzing around.
I've always enjoyed bees and other pollinating insects. Some day I'd like to try my hand at beekeeping. This is a good entry to point out Colony Collapse Disorder--the phenomenon that is impacting honey bees. Here's a post I did on it in my personal blog: http://anappalachianview.blogspot.com/2007/02/mystery-ailment-striking-honeybees.html
I love flower photos that include insects. I think it makes them more interesting. The bumblebee one is my favorite :)
dorky dad - It is neat - they are so industrious.jeremy - I will definitely check that out - brings to mind that quote (Einstein?) about disappearing bees being the sign of a dying planet.tammie jean - Thanks - that's my faborite, too.
I had holly bushes in South Carolina and when they bloomed they smelled wonderful -- and attracted bees by the truckload. Kinda neat seeing all those big fat bumblebees buzzing around.
ReplyDeleteI've always enjoyed bees and other pollinating insects. Some day I'd like to try my hand at beekeeping.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good entry to point out Colony Collapse Disorder--the phenomenon that is impacting honey bees. Here's a post I did on it in my personal blog: http://anappalachianview.blogspot.com/2007/02/mystery-ailment-striking-honeybees.html
I love flower photos that include insects. I think it makes them more interesting. The bumblebee one is my favorite :)
ReplyDeletedorky dad - It is neat - they are so industrious.
ReplyDeletejeremy - I will definitely check that out - brings to mind that quote (Einstein?) about disappearing bees being the sign of a dying planet.
tammie jean - Thanks - that's my faborite, too.