Humble Bumble 3I6460
I continue to enjoy the wildlife in my yard this season. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy it in the past but I think I spent more time searching for some of the creatures with which I am less accustomed. This morning, the bumble bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies all seem to be making good use of the flower gardens. It’s wonderful to see them savoring the flowers in bloom. It’s even more thrilling to see them in a new perspective. Bumble bees are not aggressive. Males can’t even sting. Females are capable of stinging repeatedly, however, they truly have to be provoked. In short, the humble bumble is an important pollinator deserving of our tolerance. Like most honey bees, their numbers have fallen considerably and one genus (the rusty patched bumble bee) has even been listed as endangered.
Humble Bumble 3I6460
I continue to enjoy the wildlife in my yard this season. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy it in the past but I think I spent more time searching for some of the creatures with which I am less accustomed. This morning, the bumble bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies all seem to be making good use of the flower gardens. It’s wonderful to see them savoring the flowers in bloom. It’s even more thrilling to see them in a new perspective. Bumble bees are not aggressive. Males can’t even sting. Females are capable of stinging repeatedly, however, they truly have to be provoked. In short, the humble bumble is an important pollinator deserving of our tolerance. Like most honey bees, their numbers have fallen considerably and one genus (the rusty patched bumble bee) has even been listed as endangered.