Nectarines Bursting Into Bloom

Feb 21, 2011

It's Presidents' Day and far too early for nectarines to burst into bloom.

The unseasonable weather, however, fooled 'em.

Didn't fool the honey bees. Despite the relatively low temperatures--50 degrees--they buzzed into our yard to greet the blossoms and carry the nectar and pollen back to their hives.

A touch of blue sky, some silky pink blossoms and golden honey bees.

Life is good.


By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Author - Communications specialist

Attached Images:

A HONEY BEE heads for the only blossom on the nectarine branch. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Nectarine Blossoms

POLLEN-PACKING honey bee heads toward a nectarine blossom. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Caught in Flight

THIS POLLEN LOAD almost looks like beach-ball size on this honey bee.  Note the pollen on her head. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Lots of Pollen