BZZZ vs BRRR
When we arrived at Dauset Trails there was a definite chill in the morning air. We passed this camellia bush loaded with blooms, and in several of the blooms there was a bee. The bees weren't moving so I wondered if they were asleep - or worse, had expired from the overnight cold?
Later that afternoon, thankfully the temperature had warmed up thanks to the sunny day. As we were leaving we passed the camellia bush again and noticed the bees were alive - hopping from bloom to bloom, but rather sluggishly.
It's surprising to see them so late in the year. Didn't they get the memo? It's almost winter, time to hibernate.
***And yes, I realize technically this is not a bee, most likely either a hoverfly or some kind of wasp?
BZZZ vs BRRR
When we arrived at Dauset Trails there was a definite chill in the morning air. We passed this camellia bush loaded with blooms, and in several of the blooms there was a bee. The bees weren't moving so I wondered if they were asleep - or worse, had expired from the overnight cold?
Later that afternoon, thankfully the temperature had warmed up thanks to the sunny day. As we were leaving we passed the camellia bush again and noticed the bees were alive - hopping from bloom to bloom, but rather sluggishly.
It's surprising to see them so late in the year. Didn't they get the memo? It's almost winter, time to hibernate.
***And yes, I realize technically this is not a bee, most likely either a hoverfly or some kind of wasp?