Bumble Bee Drunk in Pollen

@CarolDM (203410)

Nashville, Tennessee

July 18, 2020 1:57pm CST

Was out watering the garden earlier. Noticed the bees are really swarming on the rose of sharon blooms. They enjoy the pollen. Snapped a few photos while out. The photo here shows how they look almost drunk and passed out from all the pollen. This bee has pollen from one end to the other. I enjoy seeing the bees and butterflies enjoying the blooms. Sharing the excitement with you on this hot July afternoon.

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@shaggin (74027)

• United States

18 Jul 20

What a beautiful flower and photo! I’d rather be out hiking then doing what I am now.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

Thanks, the bees love these flowers. Too hot here for a hike.

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@shaggin (74027)

• United States

18 Jul 20

@CarolDM it’s never to hot for a hike

for me anyway. I see high temperatures and that’s when I want to go out.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

@shaggin I can't tolerate the heat right now. Feels like 105 out there.

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@kobesbuddy (78856)

• East Tawas, Michigan

18 Jul 20

Bees and butterflies are remarkable beings. And they never change their course, it's exactly the same each year! Your rose of Sharon is breath-takingly beautiful

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@kobesbuddy (78856)

• East Tawas, Michigan

18 Jul 20

@CarolDM They are gorgeous, those colors can't be matched anywhere!

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

@kobesbuddy Thanks, I always enjoy these.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

Yes they are. And are always welcome in my yard. Thank you! All three are blooming now.

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@Debscrochet (1947)

• United States

18 Jul 20

Wow it is pretty covered

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

Yes they do this every year and I joke saying they look passed out from too much pollen.

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@rebelann (113559)

• El Paso, Texas

19 Jul 20

Beautiful shot. I love to watch bees if we get any but I don't have enough blooms to attract very many and most are the tiny ones that I can barely see.

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@rebelann (113559)

• El Paso, Texas

19 Jul 20

That would be so kool @CarolDM

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

Thanks, I have many shots like this, so cool to watch. I wish you lived closer, we could share.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

@rebelann You know it would.

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@marlina (154118)

• Canada

18 Jul 20

Love it! Love it! This little bee has its quota for sure

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

He was actually fairly large, hidden by the pollen. So funny to watch.

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@shubhu3 (36463)

• New Delhi, India

19 Jul 20

I'm afraid of bees.

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@shubhu3 (36463)

• New Delhi, India

20 Jul 20

@CarolDM Yes that is correct.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

These bees are more interested in pollen than me. Move slow and they could care less.

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@GardenGerty (162836)

• United States

19 Jul 20

I have not had any Rose of Sharon plants since we moved. Maybe I will get some from my brother. I gave them to him a long time ago.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

I love these, all three are blooming.

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@psanasangma (7306)

• India

19 Jul 20

You are able to take a shot at right time .. it is beautiful

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

Thanks!

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@wolfgirl569 (113669)

• Marion, Ohio

19 Jul 20

He looks content

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

Yes I think so too.

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@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

18 Jul 20

Beautiful shot of the flower with the bee "passed out" in it

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@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

18 Jul 20

@CarolDM You're quite welcome

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

Thanks!

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@JudyEv (349379)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 20

That bee is certainly doing his share of spreading pollen around.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

And there so many others on all three bushes full of blooms.

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@thelme55 (77375)

• Germany

19 Jul 20

That is a lovely photo with a bee. Enjoy your weekend. I have lots of bumblebee visitors these last few days on my zinnias and Lantana camara.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

Thank you, I enjoy these in the garden.

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@Butterfingers (66607)

• India

19 Jul 20

That's a great picture but bees can be stingy too so stay careful

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

I am always careful.

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@Shunnan (2113)

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19 Jul 20

wow nice captured. i like Capturing moments like this.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

Thanks I love these moments too.

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@AmbiePam (96676)

• United States

18 Jul 20

The picture is lovely. I definitely have a healthy respect for bees.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

Thanks, I move slowly around them to get photos.

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@BelleStarr (61348)

• United States

18 Jul 20

have noticed that my Rose of Sharon does attract a lot of bees.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

Yes, they love the pollen.

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@Ronrybs (20204)

• London, England

19 Jul 20

My front garden planter is bursting into bloom. I planted some wild flowers and poppies and it seems they are appearing. The geraniums and lavender flowers seem to be over for the bees, so I am hoping the new blooms will bring them back

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@Ronrybs (20204)

• London, England

19 Jul 20

@CarolDM That was the plan for my planter. This is the first year that the wild flowers have made an appearance

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

@Ronrybs Butterflies love wild flowers.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

Sounds good. I plant flowers that will attract butterflies and bees. Good luck.

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@LindaOHio (185259)

• United States

18 Jul 20

I'm glad that you have a lot of bees out and about. That's a good sign.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

Yes it really is and I welcome each one.

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@dgobucks226 (36339)

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18 Jul 20

My "Bee tree/shrub" is in full bloom now, and those pollen grabbers couldn't be happier

That's a beautiful looking flower! I've also noticed some really colorful butterflies and of course lightening bugs when I sit on my deck at sunset.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Jul 20

It makes me happy to see them drenched in pollen. Thanks! I have posted about the same.

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@misunderstood_zombie (8140)

• United States

19 Jul 20

What a great picture! He really is loaded with pollen and now he has to make the long journey back to the hive.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jul 20

Thank and soon to see you. Most bumblebees live underground. The honey bees have hives. I see those too.

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