Bonus Drunk Bee Passed Out in Bloom

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

August 30, 2022 4:31pm CST

Waited for the sun to hide behind the clouds a minute and went out to snap a few garden photos. Too funny to see this bumble bee what I call drunk and passed out from the pollen. Sometimes the bees are totally white when they fly out of the blooms. The Rose of Sharon hedges have turned into trees. They are way over my head now. And covered with blooms. The bees love the pollen inside the blooms. And I don't mind sharing with them. With a decline in bees, or so I have been told, they are always welcome in my garden. Hummingbirds visited as well. Enjoyed more little things today. I hope you were able to do the same. Photo is mine.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

30 Aug 22

Great catch! Ours are covered in bumble bees, too. They have crashed into my hands and arms, and I have bumped into them, too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Aug 22

I welcome the bees every year. There are tons out there.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

30 Aug 22

@CarolDM They do so much good. Every so often I find one that has kicked the bucket. I don’t know why, but it’s very sad.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

30 Aug 22

@DianneN I wonder how long their life expectancy is.

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@moffittjc (128824)

• Gainesville, Florida

31 Aug 22

I try to educate people about bees all the time, because so many people are not only afraid of bees, but want to kill them when they see them. We need to all take steps to help our beloved bees!

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@moffittjc (128824)

• Gainesville, Florida

1 Sep 22

@CarolDM For some reason, I have always loved bees, even going back to when I was a kid.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Sep 22

@moffittjc I always did because I have enjoyed honey so often. And my uncle was a beekeeper.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

Good for you, many do not get their importance.

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@kaylachan (84701)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

31 Aug 22

Turned out to be a nice day, but we're starting to get a little to much rain.

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@kaylachan (84701)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

31 Aug 22

@CarolDM It's hot humid with bright blue skies.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

Hope the rain has stopped now.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

@kaylachan Sunshine here and 96 degrees.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

31 Aug 22

I also love to see the bees covered with pollen. I like the bees, they are such good workers. This flower in the photo is beautiful.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

They are good workers, busy bees for sure. Thank you.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

1 Sep 22

@CarolDM - I like to look at them and to take photos when they do not move all the time.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Sep 22

@LadyDuck If you are still you can get a lot of photos.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

30 Aug 22

I've heard of birds getting drunk on certain berries. But, this is new to me, how bumble bees get overloaded, on pollen:) It's actually funny! lol

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

31 Aug 22

@CarolDM That is funny, I love those bumble bees!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

@kobesbuddy I look forward to seeing them and I have tons of photos.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Aug 22

They get way down into these bloom where the good stuff is. Too funny to watch them.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

31 Aug 22

Rose of Sharon are so pretty. They always have plenty of bee and butterfly visitors.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

31 Aug 22

@CarolDM Mine too, Ihad a hedge row of rose of Sharon In my yard and other plants and flowers. It’s what I miss living in an apartment.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

@RubyHawk I know oyu did miss those flowers. But no maintenance.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

One of my favorites in the garden.

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@snowy22315 (208746)

• United States

31 Aug 22

Maybe he over indulged in the pollen a bit. Hic!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Sep 22

I think you might be right.

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@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

31 Aug 22

Awesome shot. Maybe it was just taking a nap, they do work very hard you know.

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@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

31 Aug 22

I try, I try

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

Thanks and you are too funny.

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@arthurchappell (44941)

• Preston, England

31 Aug 22

Quite a cute and well observed sight

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

Thanks, I see these on all three of the bushes, so nice to have place for them to visit.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

31 Aug 22

So lovely this photo Carol!

Hope you are doing okay today too

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

31 Aug 22

@CarolDM Yes do have a rest..you too see you soon friend xo

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

Thanks I am signing off for the night. Enjoy yours.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

@RebeccasFarm Thanks, a good night thankfully.

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@jobelbojel (36791)

• Philippines

31 Aug 22

The bees must be drunk and passed out. Too much pollen for the little fella. It can't handle it.

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@jobelbojel (36791)

• Philippines

2 Sep 22

@CarolDM ah I see. They need energy to go around your garden

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

They were actually sort of sleeping since they would get up and go to another bloom.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

@jobelbojel Yes they really do.

@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

31 Aug 22

That’s a cool photo.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

Thanks, I love seeing these.

@Deepizzaguy (122067)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

31 Aug 22

I enjoyed my day at home working on sharing good news stories as well as doing surveys under a partly sunny day.

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@Deepizzaguy (122067)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

31 Aug 22

@CarolDM Thank you for your kind words.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

@Deepizzaguy You are so welcome.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

Sounds like a great day for you. Happy to hear that.

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

31 Aug 22

Lovely photo. Glad to know. Hope you are doing good. Have a lovely day!! Take care

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

Thanks so much.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

31 Aug 22

I would rather say the bees do not mind sharing the pollen with you (lol)

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

You are absolutely correct.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

31 Aug 22

Thats a cute shot. I played with George horse some and then my plants

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

Thanks. You have so much to keep you entertained.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

31 Aug 22

Lovely photo. I'm glad you are able to get out and enjoy your yard. Keep getting better!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Sep 22

Thanks, I hope you are right.

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@gtdoss (1013)

• United States

31 Aug 22

That is one of the best things about garden, is having bees and hummingbirds come visit them for the flower nectar!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

Yes I totally agree with you. This is in the front garden. The roses and butterflies I post are from the back garden.

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@58lordstreet (1668)

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31 Aug 22

I thought that happened to some of mine one year but turned out to be a specialist spider that changes colour to the colour of the flower and lies in wait for the bees

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

That is not a good spider to have around.

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@dodostrez (150)

• Yogyakarta, Indonesia

31 Aug 22

nice photo, just the right moment what flower is that

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Aug 22

Rose of Sharon. It is in the Hibiscus family. Thanks!