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<blockquote data-quote="piperbarb" data-source="post: 180693" data-attributes="member: 12214">8-3-13:&nbsp; Fauna (or at least bees)There were a lot of bumblebees out and even some honeybees.&nbsp; Due to the issue of hive collapse, I did not see many honeybees last year.&nbsp; I have seen quite a few during the past few weeks, though.Considering that bumblebees look so clumsy, it's amazing how acrobatic they can be.&nbsp; They can put the Flying Walenda Family to shame.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />&nbsp; Note the weird yellow lumps on the outside of the bumblebee's hind legs.&nbsp; I have never noticed that in a bumblebee before.&nbsp; Anyone have any ideas what/why the yellow lumps are there?Goldenrod Does Not Make Me Sneeze[ATTACH]46301[/ATTACH]Defying Gravity[ATTACH]46302[/ATTACH]This was one very busy honeybee.&nbsp; I am surprised they like goldenrod.MMMmmmmm....Goldenrod[ATTACH]46303[/ATTACH]Can't Get Enough[ATTACH]46304[/ATTACH]Oh, No!&nbsp; Mooned Again![ATTACH]46305[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="piperbarb, post: 180693, member: 12214"] 8-3-13: Fauna (or at least bees) There were a lot of bumblebees out and even some honeybees. Due to the issue of hive collapse, I did not see many honeybees last year. I have seen quite a few during the past few weeks, though. Considering that bumblebees look so clumsy, it's amazing how acrobatic they can be. They can put the Flying Walenda Family to shame. :) Note the weird yellow lumps on the outside of the bumblebee's hind legs. I have never noticed that in a bumblebee before. Anyone have any ideas what/why the yellow lumps are there? [B]Goldenrod Does Not Make Me Sneeze[/B] [ATTACH=CONFIG]46301._xfImport[/ATTACH] [B]Defying Gravity[/B] [ATTACH=CONFIG]46302._xfImport[/ATTACH] This was one very busy honeybee. I am surprised they like goldenrod. [B]MMMmmmmm....Goldenrod[/B] [ATTACH=CONFIG]46303._xfImport[/ATTACH] [B]Can't Get Enough[/B] [ATTACH=CONFIG]46304._xfImport[/ATTACH] [B]Oh, No! Mooned Again![/B] [ATTACH=CONFIG]46305._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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