Blue banded bee
Feb 27, 2010 Insects
This bee is interesting to watch. It apparently lives alone. I’ve gotten to know its buzz now from other bees. I wonder if the motor on my autofocus alerts it to my presence or whether its big eyes just takes everything in, even when it’s flitting from flower to flower. Note the pollen on its back leg.
Tags: blue banded bee, pollen
Flowers in my garden
I discovered a bee I’d not seen before. This is the blue banded bee and it’s enjoying the red and white Salvia in the garden
Tags: blue banded bee, salvia
European Wasp
Feb 1, 2010 Insects
This was in the front yard on a plant. I don’t like getting too close to these things but my 70-300mm lens has made it look like I was.
Tags: european wasp
White Butterfly
Jan 30, 2010 Insects
I have a new 70-300mm lens and am trying it out. I think I’m going to have to start using my monopod or tripod more – I’ve always found them cumbersome to walk around with. Anyway, learning to keep more still and hold it but it is longer and heavier than my other lens.
Tags: white butterfly
