I had planted a lot of zinnias all around the yard this year, and oh my, I have so many bees gathering pollen from them than ever before. I don't know where they go, or if they colonize, but there are so many of them.
This one was preening on the flower early in the morning by the front porch.
They are good pollinators and help to make the seeds for next year. I just have to gather some before the goldfinches eat them all.
Here is another one just resting on the flower, warming up in the morning sunshine.
These two didn't seem to mind sharing one flower.
Then there are a plethora of honeybees from the breeding boxes a half-mile down the road from my home.
Look at the size of this one's pollen sack. I should ask the honey man if I get a discount for supplying so much nectar for his bee colonies, lol.
I got this cut shot of his butt and laden-down legs.
Even after the birds have cleaned out the seeds on this zinnia, the bumblebee is still searching for pollen.
Of course, I can't forget about all the butterflies that visit the gardens, either. It's a nice cool day to get some trimming done in the gardens, so I'm off to get to it.
Have a nice day, everyone.
