It stayed in the same place for about half an hour before flying off.
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Wings on Wednesday - Bumble Bee
While I was cutting the grass this morning I noticed this bumble bee resting on the lawn. Earlier on the Sun had been shining but by this time it had clouded over and the temperature had dropped. I guess the bee was waiting for the Sun to shine again or having to generate the temperature needed to get its flight muscles working - somewhere around 30C.
It stayed in the same place for about half an hour before flying off.
It stayed in the same place for about half an hour before flying off.
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Well spotted John; and a good job you did.
ReplyDeleteThere is still some longer grass where I cut round it!
DeleteGreat close ups of the bee biding its time!
ReplyDeleteIdeal subjects when they are resting Glo. Wish all insects were so easy to approach.
DeleteHe is SO beautiful John! Glad you gave him some time to warm up!
ReplyDeleteThere are so few about Maree. They need all the help we can give them.
DeleteSome great pics John and lovely to see the variety of bees out at the moment despite all the warnings of v. mite! Wish the weather would cheer up a bit!
ReplyDeleteThank you Miranda. They do deem to be in short supply here at the moment. I think hot weather early in the year brought some out too early.
DeleteGreat captures John, beautifully sharp!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan. The TZ7 usually does a great job with macro shots.
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