A Sight for Sore Eyes

It has been so dry that not even the cactus is blooming, so I was surprised and happy to see a few bees carrying in some pollen today. You can spot at least two bees on the left side of the frame carrying some yellow pollen on their back legs. I am always amazed at how resourceful the bees are – able to find something blooming in our environment that is becoming more desert-like by the day. Still, I will continue feeding pollen substitute until we get some good rains. I would imagine that pollen substitute to the bees must be like when we eat a veggie burger instead of a cheeseburger – it’s healthy, has plenty of protein and tastes ok, but it’s just not the same. I know these girls will be happy to get the real thing, hopefully soon.

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