Counting bees

I spent some time today looking at bees after being prompted by the current "Great British Bee Count" project https://www.foe.co.uk/bee-count . The one in this picture is Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) which is actually a relative newcomer to the UK since first being recorded in 2001. It's quite a good way to get to know a bit more about these fascinating little insects that are so important to the balance of nature.

[amyK]

this is a very nice macro...wonderful detail on the bumblebee

[Rick]

Awesome capture.

[haskar]

nice cought

[Christopher Cox]

Love the wings

[Ann Williams]

My goodness, you were down low to capture this one Julienne. Superb detail on the wings and that furry bottom.

[Rosie Kind]

Lovely detail Fav

[Sheila]

The bee is lovely..and sharp but clover is also fascinating in macro shots, love this.