This bee was on the window in my studio this morning. I’m not sure if he was dead or just cold. I put him back outside, hoping the sun will come out and warm him up.
This bee was on the window in my studio this morning. I’m not sure if he was dead or just cold. I put him back outside, hoping the sun will come out and warm him up.
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Hi Maria,
Just wanted to point out that it’s unlikely the bee is a “him” since male bees as I understand it are merely drones in the hive. Bees in general, like ants, are female. Too often people refer to all animals – even chickens and cows which by definition are female – as male or “he.” As a feminist I’m sure you’d want to take any opportunity to give a shout-out to our fellow miraculous creatures who are female! Thanks, Martha
I had no idea Martha, My knowledge of bees is limited and I assumed there was the queen and the rest of the bees were male drones. I took the bee on my widow to be one of those drones that lost his way. Now I’m curious about the other female bees. Thanks!
I think it’s wonderful rescuing the bee, I like to think the sun warmed it up and off it flew back to the hive.
I like to think that too Deb.