~ Raspberry Blossoms and Bombus ~


 

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Raspberry canes are in bloom and with the warm dry weather are attracting all sorts of pollinators.

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This Bombus caught my eye and stayed around long enough for me to get my iPhone and snap these shots.

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Since I don’t know what variety of Bombus it is, I’ve now signed onto another citizen science project: Bumble Bee Watch!

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https://www.bumblebeewatch.org

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2 Responses to ~ Raspberry Blossoms and Bombus ~

  1. Wonderful shots, Lindy! 🙂
    We used to pick the best tasting Raspberries in Michigan, years back.

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