In the shade of a leaf, deep in the middle of a pumpkin flower…
five bees had found a rich source of nectar.
From time to time one bee would clamber out of the flower and fly off…
but a few seconds later there would be five in the ring again – a newcomer or a quick return?
In the flower next door (a male) a single, solitary bee was working its way round and round the column of stamens. There’s no room for five in this flower.
A few hours later all the flowers were closed and the party was over.
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Beyond the Window Box 
August 9, 2018 at 4:39 pm
What a brilliant little sequence. You’re a true photographer – your camera is with you at all times!
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August 9, 2018 at 10:43 pm
Thank you, Margaret. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. My camera has actually been quite neglected recently…
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August 11, 2018 at 12:39 am
All my pumpkins were sadly rained out this year, except for one very lucky vine. But today one very bold deer walked right up and chomped away and now there are none! Lucky you to still anticipate the arrival of lil’ jax!
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August 11, 2018 at 4:50 pm
I’ve been surprisingly lucky with the pumpkin plants so far – I sowed the seeds and went away for a month. So far the rabbits aren’t interested but they may be saving them for later!
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August 13, 2018 at 1:31 pm
This is a warm and fuzzy insight into the bee-flower synergy. When did we forget how that goes?
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August 14, 2018 at 7:29 pm
I get regular reminders in this garden / field from resident bees of all shapes and sizes.
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