Today I walked outside for a break and saw a very boldly striped bee on the Maximilian sunflowers and thought to myself, “Self, that bee is different.” Turns out I was right! This beautiful lady is a Southern Plains Bumblebee! If I have counted and remembered correctly, this is our fifth bumblebee species for the yard.This species is an IUCN red list endangered species. It is not federally listed so it has no legal protection in the United States, but it is declining and of great conservation concern. Briar was observing our exciting new friend with great attention.
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Whoa, that’s an awesome visitor! Affirmation of the important work you’re doing in your garden!
Whoa, that’s an awesome visitor! Affirmation of the important work you’re doing in your garden!
Thank you, I’m very thrilled!
What Suzanne said!!!





Thanks!!
What a great find! I third Suzanne, what nice evidence.
Thank you!!