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A Bombus Mistake! This poor bumblebee made an error. While visiting this daffodil the other sunny spring morning the weather turned cold. Not only did it turn cold but it also started to rain which then turned to hail. These photos were taken after dark with the on-camera flash. Upon looking this morning I see it is still there clinging to the leaves of the daffodil. Canada,Geotagged,bumblebee Click/tap to enlarge

A Bombus Mistake!

This poor bumblebee made an error. While visiting this daffodil the other sunny spring morning the weather turned cold. Not only did it turn cold but it also started to rain which then turned to hail. These photos were taken after dark with the on-camera flash. Upon looking this morning I see it is still there clinging to the leaves of the daffodil.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    A casualty of this season's absurd weather, we're facing similar things here. Spring one month ahead because of a warmish winter, things blooming, then frost again. Posted 5 years ago
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      gary fast
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      Here it is nearly day to day changes. Went for a “picnic” yesterday... lasted half an hour. Just long enough to eat! Posted 5 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        Haha, it's so confusing. Last week we were overwhelmed with lots of sunshine. A final relief from not seeing it for about 4 months. Except that it only looked good, it was near freezing and very windy.

        This weekend will be the first warmish and sunny weekend like forever (21C), except we shouldn't go out because of the virus.         Posted 5 years ago
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          gary fast
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          Yes, between the weather and the virus it has definitely changed the way things are done. We are fortunate here that there are lots of things to look at close at hand and elsewhere on the island the trails are not busy and all are very conscious of “physical distancing”! It is still nice to get out in the woods or walk the beach. Posted 5 years ago
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            Ferdy Christant
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            Definitely, and I'm basically cheering for nature to use this rare opportunity to develop with far less disturbance.

            Good to hear you can still go outside. We can too, we're on a semi-lockdown only.             Posted 5 years ago
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              gary fast
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              Our low level of population density on our island sure helps. Posted 5 years ago
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                Ferdy Christant
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                Island? I guess I never zoomed in far enough on that map. Had no idea, sorry! Posted 5 years ago
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                  gary fast
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                  No apologies necessary. Cortes Island has an area of 130 square kilometres or 50 square mile with a population of 1100- 1200 permanent residents. Most live at the south end and about a quarter of the population resides at the north end (Whaletown) where we are. Posted 5 years ago
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                    Ferdy Christant
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                    Wow. I think your entire population is a stone throw away where I live. I envy your space :) Posted 5 years ago

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Uploaded Apr 1, 2020. Captured in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
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