Thanks to Wiki - this is a cirsium vulgare or known as a "spear thistle."
The monarch definitely likes thistle - something I didn't know before. But now I do.
The bees dive deep into the thistle - and there can be three or four bees at a time (or maybe more) in one thistle bloom. They are going after the nectar and the pollen. They are sure doing their job - eating at the same time as collecting pollen. Busy bees indeed.
We saw these thistles over at Lake Arrowhead. After photographing the thistle I really wanted to jump on one of those intertubes or that raft and float away for a few hours. It was perfect weather as in the afternoon the breezes kick up and it makes for a great walk in the summer.
The monarch definitely likes thistle - something I didn't know before. But now I do.
The bees dive deep into the thistle - and there can be three or four bees at a time (or maybe more) in one thistle bloom. They are going after the nectar and the pollen. They are sure doing their job - eating at the same time as collecting pollen. Busy bees indeed.
We saw these thistles over at Lake Arrowhead. After photographing the thistle I really wanted to jump on one of those intertubes or that raft and float away for a few hours. It was perfect weather as in the afternoon the breezes kick up and it makes for a great walk in the summer.
4 comments:
These photos are beautiful! You captured some bees in the thistle. Just think, you are having pretty mild weather for July! We did a walk over in Avila up in the hills above the golf course and were amazed at how nice it was when the breeze kicked up. Temp are around 75 and it never got as hot as they said it would for the whole week! It has been mild. ;)
thistle is a favorite of mine. Glad you are having good weather. July according to kevin martin will be much like june here in the mountains,, average or above average temps. Doesn't sound too hot so that's good.
We have these wild flowers also but I didn't know their name. Right now I know that they are spear thistles. I never could photograph these flowers, no matter how hard I tried. I gave up on them and their beauty. Your photos are amazing! And the last one is so special with bees on these flowers.
Hi Kaya - spear thistles - ..i reall like them. thanks .
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