Honeybee & Bumblebee - Collecting the nectar side-by-side in flower garden.

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I am not afraid of being stung by the Honeybee but do keep my distance from the Bumblebee! They are usually docile but I had an unpleasant childhood experience when I got too close to a Bumble Bee nest!

Bees are so interesting to observe gathering nector aren't they?

Photograph taken in Chesterfield County by Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/