COSMOS AND A BUMBLEBEE FOUND IN NORWAY MANY, MANY YEARS AGO.

These have little white bands on their bodies. I found a White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum).

A very happy bumblebee with heavily laden pollen sacks on its hind legs. Only the female has these sacks but I would appreciate hearing from our bee experts among our blogging friends to tell us for sure.  Hi Erika, I always enjoy those interesting posts on your bee hives.

Those bee sacks are on the middle part of its hind legs, so I read.

More found on a Google search.

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“Writers, naturalists and philosophers across history have expressed deep admiration for bees, celebrating their profound connection to nature, their selfless labor, and their vital role in creating harmony and life on earth.

Throughout history, literary and philosophical figures have honored bees for their selfless labor and vital ecological roles, often using them as symbols of harmony. Key themes in these reflections include the following: 

Wisdom and Devotion: St. John Chrysostom praised the bee’s selfless labor, while Leo Tolstoy linked caring for bees to approaching people with love. Henry David Thoreau likened beekeeping to directing sunbeams.

Connections to Nature: Khalil Gibran described the relationship between bees and flowers as an ecstatic exchange of life. Elizabeth Lawrence called the hum of bees the “voice of the garden,” and Emily Dickinson expressed admiration for their nature.

Wonder and Reverence: Albert Einstein (often cited regarding the ecological impact of their disappearance) and William Blake both delighted the profound, industrious nature of bees.” 

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