It's a Busy, Buzzy Beeeee! (a.k.a Wildlife Encounter #2)

We might has well be living in the Amazon, folks! (If you happened to miss our first encounter this week go here. )

I first spotted one of these beasts the order day. I've always been fascinated by the size of these Mason Bees (I had to Google search that, don't you worry).  The thing left before I could return with my camera. Mazzy spotted one  for me this morning (Man, she's my little wildlife ranger, ain't she?! Another cookie for you lil' miss.)



I just love how he's buried deep in the Meyer Lemon blossom. (Frankly, I  felt like I was intruding just a bit.)

And the vibrant yellow pollen dusting his back and legs, so beautiful.

He's a furry little guy.

From above.

Mid-flight. Look at his legs, covered in pollen.

Pretty, transluscent wings.

Meyer Lemon Blossoms. ( I guess it's not the appropriate time to tell ya'll that my husband left out our two barrels, we procured especially for our two fruit trees, in the rain. They're wood. They are stuck together. For good, I'm afraid. Babe, you better put those muscles to work!)

A little buddy came to say hi.

Apparently the male Mason Bee (seen above) has a stinger but only uses it in case of real danger. The stinger acts more as an egg guide (whatever that means). So, this big furry beast of a bee is fairly children and pet friendly. *

*Source: http://www.farminfo.org/bees/mason-bees-m.htm