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Bee plants July 2014

July 29, 2014July 30, 2014 • ccardew

In the second half of July 2014 I have noticed the honey bees collecting pollen and nectar on several flowers:

Buddleia:

Globe Thistle:

Field Thistle:

Cornflower:

Loosestrife

Alstroemeria and some others:

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