These fellows visit all day long. The birdfeeder was put away from the garden and set on a shelf right at the window for the summertime. I thought to put it away to the garage until next winter, but these sparrows rely on it now and feed the leftovers (until i refill once a week).
Mimicry FOTD for Cee’s blog
Thanks to http://ceenphotography.com/2019/07/27/fotd-july-28-2019-dahlia/ I appreciate this way of sharing and finding other photoblogs to follow.
Number 1 star bee!
Applause! Not to me, but to the bee, landing on top of this purple toadflex.
hoverfly, photographers friend, easy image stabilization :-)
This mimicry was still not easy to autofocus, it is sooo tiny. Unfortunatly I can’t figure out which plant it was grazing on. Anyone having a clue?
beezfriend on calendula
This little friend perfectly fits in colours with the calendula. Calendula or marigold is called Ringelblume in German. The curl flower? It is a famous medical plant. So I guess marigold honey must be superfood?
Borage, the cucumber herb
The borage is alive! Borage was used in German cuisine a lot. The greens as vegitable or to add to pickled ghurkins. The flowers are still used as a nice garnish for salads, at least in my cuisine. I just learned that they can also garnish and flavor cocktails. I will definetly try that!
Save the bees, it’s a law :)
frayed wings – not seen before. Maybe is a thing of age? Since 2 days it is a law in Bavaria to save the bees!!! It is called Artenschutzgesetz, a law where mainly insects get the chance to live. Ecological agrarian politics gets in place. Thank you to all the Gemeinschaften that supported the referendumContinue reading “Save the bees, it’s a law :)”
A bee-ish creature in a bindweed
This is more a fly than a bee, but it is helpful, too. The bindweed is a weed, I know, but I like to keep some of them in the garden. The blossoms are beautiful and the insects like them. The proper name of the bindweed is Convolvulus and it is part of the morningContinue reading “A bee-ish creature in a bindweed”
A poppy for CFFC
Welcome to my photoblog of flowers and bees. Join and follow the flying friends of honey harvesters.
Beezfood 