Feeding bees

[alfbranch]

Here are some bees feeding on the extra floral nectaries on our laurel hedge

Bumble bee feeding 1 by Alf Branch, on Flickr

Bumble bee feeding 2 by Alf Branch, on Flickr

Bumble bee feeding 3 by Alf Branch, on Flickr

Honey bee feeding by Alf Branch, on Flickr

 

[Tintin124]

Great shots Alf especially the last one

 

[Cobra]

Here are some bees feeding on the extra floral nectaries on our laurel hedge

I have a small laurel hedge and I didn't know that Bees fed from them, I've never seen any, anywhere near it.

Great set as always Alf

 

[alfbranch]

Great shots Alf especially the last one

Thanks Bryn

I have a small laurel hedge and I didn't know that Bees fed from them, I've never seen any, anywhere near it.

Great set as always Alf

Thanks Chris
They go for it at certain times, it was cold and wet recently so not so much flower nectar
Here is some info

http://abugblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/cherry-laurel-nectaries.html?m=1

 

[Cobra]

Thanks Bryn

Thanks Chris
They go for it at certain times, it was cold and wet recently so not so much flower nectar
Here is some info

http://abugblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/cherry-laurel-nectaries.html?m=1

Thanks for the link Alf. Its very interesting, I had no idea!
I'll look at bit closer at my Cherry Laurel's in future

 

[Leroy4bz]

Nice images. I like how you’ve handled the highlights. I’m about to dig out my macro gear as the insects are in abundance.

 

[Testudo Man]

Interesting observation Alf, well spotted.

 

[alfbranch]

Thanks for the link Alf. Its very interesting, I had no idea!
I'll look at bit closer at my Cherry Laurel's in future

Glad to help

Nice images. I like how you’ve handled the highlights. I’m about to dig out my macro gear as the insects are in abundance.

Thanks Leroy

Interesting observation Alf, well spotted.

Thanks Paul
I first spotted this about 5 years ago with springtails feeding at the base of the leaves

Katiannidae-on-Laurel by Alf Branch, on Flickr