search
bees
Trends
- 1A common carder bee photographed on a cranesbill flower●Guten Morgen, einen relaxten Samstag! 😀 👋 Zum # Insektensamstag heute eine Ackerhummel (Bombus pascuorum), die auf der l
Photographer Martin Schemm shared a Saturday insect photo showing a common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum) resting on a bright violet cranesbill (Geranium) flower. The picture, tagged for 'Insect Saturday' under nature and insect photography tags, has drawn around 90 likes. The post is a friendly weekend greeting to fellow nature and macro photography enthusiasts, celebrating pollinators and garden wildlife.
- 2World Bee Sanctuary positions itself as an AI-free refuge●Mornin’… …from Big Pond at World Bee Sanctuary… …there are places yet… …where truth is tangible… …and decency dares… …wh
A beekeeper writing from the World Bee Sanctuary at Big Pond in Ireland describes the sanctuary as one of the remaining places where 'truth is tangible' and 'decency dares', calling its quiet, natural existence a form of resistance. He urges people to seek out and treasure similar places, framing the sanctuary explicitly as somewhere artificial intelligence is not welcome.
- 3A Bee Pops in for a Snack in the Garden●Popping in for a snack. # BloomScrolling # beescrolling # Gardening
Gardeners and nature lovers are sharing photos of bees visiting flowers for nectar, with one snapshot of a bee 'popping in for a snack' drawing attention under gardening and bee-watching hashtags. The posts celebrate pollinators in home gardens and invite others to share their own blooms and bee sightings.
- 4Bedbug saga continues at California Department of Education▼Bedbug saga continues at CA Department of Education as facility concerns grow
The California Department of Education is dealing with an ongoing bedbug problem at its facility, according to the Sacramento Bee. The infestation has persisted, and reporting points to growing concerns about the overall condition and maintenance of the building where department staff work. The situation has raised questions about workplace conditions at the state agency.
- 5Wildebeest mockingly dubbed the village idiots of big mammals▼Wildebeest... the Village Idiots of the big mammals in the Bush. # wildebeest # wildlife # photography # socialmedia # ا
A wildlife photographer's jibe at wildebeest is circulating online, calling them the "Village Idiots of the big mammals in the Bush." The remark, tagged alongside wildlife photography posts, invites discussion of the animals' famously erratic herd behaviour. There are no reports of a specific incident behind the comment, and reactions beyond the initial post remain limited so far.
- 6Sacramento mural artists share stories behind their public art▼Watch Sacramento mural artists share stories of their public art creations (Video)
Sacramento mural artists are speaking about the stories and motivations behind their public artworks across the city. In a feature published by The Sacramento Bee, the artists describe what their murals mean to them and to the neighbourhoods where they appear. The piece highlights public art as a way of reflecting local identity and community history in California's capital.
- 7Sacramento's murals spark both art and controversy●Murals coat Sacramento with art and controversy. ‘Not just rainbows and butterflies’
Sacramento is seeing a wave of murals that have turned the city's walls into a showcase of public art, but the works are also drawing criticism. A Sacramento Bee report describes the scene as 'not just rainbows and butterflies,' suggesting disputes over the messages, placements, or funding of some murals. The city's growing mural culture is now both celebrated and contested by residents.
- 8New Mojave poppy bee populations discovered in desert▼U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces discovery of new Mojave poppy bee populations
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the discovery of new populations of the Mojave poppy bee, a rare bee native to the Mojave Desert. The finding, reported by regional outlets, is significant because the species is of conservation concern, and previously unknown populations could influence how the agency assesses its status and designs protection efforts for the bee and its desert habitat.
- 9Rescued cold carpenter bee revived in the sun●I found this poor ole cold, wet male carpenter bee in the shade, so I warmed him up on my warm finger in the sun, and he
A nature enthusiast in Illinois found a cold, wet male carpenter bee sheltering in the shade and warmed it on a finger in the sun. The bee soon recovered and flew off to feed on flowers. The small wildlife rescue is being shared as a heartwarming reminder of the role bees and other pollinators play in gardens.
- 10
Two podcast hosts sat down with three candidates to discuss politics ahead of an upcoming election. The conversations, published via The Newtown Bee, cover the candidates' platforms and local political issues, giving voters a chance to hear directly from those seeking office. The discussions are being shared as part of election-season coverage for the community.
- 11
The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced a promising discovery concerning the Mojave poppy bee, a rare native bee tied to desert poppy plants in the Mojave Desert region. The finding offers hope for the conservation of the species, whose survival matters for desert pollination. Beyond the agency's announcement, few further details are available.