Andrena fulva – This is a female with her thick gingery coat. I find these very skittish and they don’t like you getting too close to them. Slow and patient gets you there in the end. Double-click to enlarge image.
© Peter Hillman ♦ 14th April 2020 ♦ Rear garden, Staffordshire ♦ Nikon D7200
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Another good shot, and very interesting bark on its perch. What tree is that?
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Thank you, Gary 🙂 Well, I am glad you asked me about the tree since your birch photo. It is Silver Birch, a young one I planted a few years ago in my backyard.
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I suspected as much but was hesitant to hazard a guess, as the rather saturated yellows and oranges threw me off a bit. Thanks, Pete!
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No problem 🙂 We love our birches.
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Lovely colour to this bee. Very nice, Pete!
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Thank you, Belinda 🙂
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So pretty!
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Thank you 😉
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Carpenter ants usually wear a tool belt. I don’t see a miner’s belt on this little worker. Love the rich warm color.
BTW, I just noticed for the first time, how observant of me, the name of your town. Although I don’t have much, the china that is its namesake is my favorite, if I could afford the real stuff. 🙂
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Lol 🙂 I could not afford the real china, either 🙂
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She’s lovely, just like the bees on my vintage honey pot. Lovely colours here too.
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Thank you, Jill 🙂 Always one of my fav bees of spring.
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