Bumble Bee Drunk on Pollen

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

July 4, 2021 12:25pm CST

My three Rose of Sharon bushes started to bloom a few days ago. It did not take long for the bumble bees to find the pollen filled blooms. Love seeing the bees. They pay me no attention, as they are here only here for the pollen. Some will get down inside the bloom and are covered in pollen. I know they are happy. And that makes me happy. Snapped this photo earlier this morning. The hummingbirds and butterflies also enjoy these blooms.

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@prashu228 (37520)

• India

4 Jul 21

That's awesome...yes bumble bees are busy with the pollen..I love humming birds and butterflies

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 21

Thank you! I enjoy them as well.

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@akalinus (44122)

• United States

4 Jul 21

It is good when bees are around. We need those pollinators and the butterflies and birds also.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 21

Yes we certainly do. I always try to have plants and flowers to attract them.

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@akalinus (44122)

• United States

4 Jul 21

@CarolDM You must have a lovely yard.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 21

@akalinus Thank you! I try to keep plants that are perennial, they come back each year. Much easier to handle.

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@DaddyEvil (143018)

• United States

4 Jul 21

That's a beautiful photo. I try not to get too close to bees of any kind. I'm allergic to their stings.

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@DaddyEvil (143018)

• United States

4 Jul 21

@CarolDM You're welcome.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 21

Thank you! I am very careful.

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@thelme55 (77378)

• Germany

5 Jul 21

That’s a beautiful photo. I have seen some bumblebees on my flowers but still have not able to take a photo of them this year. Have a nice Monday.

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@thelme55 (77378)

• Germany

5 Jul 21

@CarolDM I will. Thank you

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Thanks! These come every year for the pollen. You do the same.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

5 Jul 21

that is a great shot! beatuiful flower as well!!!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

@DocAndersen The bloom is actually almost transparent in the sunlight.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Thanks! Love these rose of sharon blooms.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

5 Jul 21

@CarolDM they really are one of the coolest looking flowers!

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@S4mmyboy (3266)

• Mumbai, India

4 Jul 21

Good to read that. You are having a good time with all the bees and the humming birds around.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 21

Thank you! I always enjoy nature.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 21

@S4mmyboy Agreed.

@S4mmyboy (3266)

• Mumbai, India

4 Jul 21

@CarolDM yes there's nothing like the natural scenic beauty

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@GardenGerty (162464)

• United States

5 Jul 21

It has been a long time since I have had any Rose of Sharon's. They are lovely. Feeding the pollinators is great.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

I love my three and would like more. Love the bees.

@kaylachan (75874)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Jul 21

I'm happy to hear the birds are happy.

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@kaylachan (75874)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Jul 21

@CarolDM You're quite welcome.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 21

Thank you! They are singing their little hearts out.

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@sjvg1976 (42079)

• Delhi, India

5 Jul 21

The photo is very beautiful. The colour of the flower is very attractive so is the bee attracted to it

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Thanks. The bees like the pollen.

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@RebeccasFarm (92769)

• United States

5 Jul 21

Wow that is incredible yes they are getting high from the pollen lol

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Thanks! I love seeing the bees.

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@RasmaSandra (82997)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Jul 21

Great photos and lovely blooms,

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 21

Thanks!

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@Shiva49 (26971)

• Singapore

5 Jul 21

Nature is so wonderful that each species needs are taken care of too. Lovely photo.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Thanks! And I agree about nature.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

5 Jul 21

@CarolDM They really wanted them badly I see. I love the flower. It is so beautiful. I know bees are needed but I do not like them.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

6 Jul 21

@CarolDM I am glad that you are careful around them.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Yes, they love the pollen. I am careful around them.

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@LindaOHio (184190)

• United States

5 Jul 21

Always glad to see bees around doing their thing. Great shot.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Thanks! I am alway glad to see them too.

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@rebelann (113398)

• El Paso, Texas

4 Jul 21

Beautiful shot of flower and bee. I love bees.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 21

Thank you! I do too.

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@FourWalls (72167)

• United States

5 Jul 21

Just think of all the honey!!!!!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Would love to have some. I buy from a local bee guy that makes it, so good.

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@wolfgirl569 (112761)

• Marion, Ohio

5 Jul 21

He is having a good time

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Funny how they look like they are passed out sometimes.

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@rakski (134271)

• Philippines

5 Jul 21

they are busy bees

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Indeed.

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@JudyEv (347875)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jul 21

There was a lot of worry about bees becoming less prevalent. I don't know if the story has improved or not.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Yes I have heard of a decline unfortunately. I hope they are making a comeback.

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@Dena91 (16859)

• United States

5 Jul 21

I am sure the bees are happy to get the pollen. That is a great picture.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 21

Thanks I am glad they finally arrived.

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