Patch shares a daily photo of a pollinator during Maryland Pollinator Week, June 18-24.
Although bumblebees are not normally aggressive, their stingers lack barbs so they can sting more than once and will sting to defend their nest or if they are harmed, according to Wikipedia.
Patch shares a daily photo of a pollinator during Maryland Pollinator Week, June 18-24.
The lime green Luna moth can have a wingspan of up to 4 1/2 inches, making it one of the largest moths found in North America. According to Wikipedia, they can live for up to seven days.
Patch shares a daily photo of a pollinator during Maryland Pollinator Week, June 18 - 24.
Check out this up close and personal shot of a honey bee doing it's thing - pollinating.
If April showers bring May flowers, what do June rains bring?
Reflections in puddles always provide a different perspective on the world. Have any interesting puddle reflection photos to share?
Check out the photo of an important pollinator.
Maryland Pollinator week is June 18 through 24. Bowie Gardens for Wildlife and the U. S. National Fish and Wildlife Service are hosting several local events. You can check out a Bee Seminar, a pollincator workshop, or a Butterflies Program. Watch Patch for more details.
A vibrantly colored caterpillar looking for his next meal.
Nothing says summer like fresh blueberries.
If this past weekend's sultry weather wasn't enough to convince you, here's a shot taken by Bowie resident Maria Arnold at the Bowie Gardens for Wildlife habitat tour on May 19 of the first blueberry of the season. What are some other signs of summer you noticed in the past few weeks? Tell us in the comments or add a photo to our gallery by clicking the "Upload Photo & Video" link.
Humans aren't the only creatures that enjoy a refreshing drink on a spring day.
This beautiful swallowtail butterfly was photographed in the Arnold Wildlife Habitat, located in the Bowie backyard of Maria Arnold and her family, feeding on the nectar of a mountain mint plant. To see more butterflies and their habitats, don't miss the Bowie Certified Wildlife Habitat Tour tomorrow!
Philadelphia artists Kate Kaman and Joel Erland designed the artwork hanging in Bowie's City Hall' main lobby.
Seeing things a little differently.
I took this photo behind one of the buildings in Free State Mall one day when I was walking my dog with a friend. I've probably walked by this, and plenty of other similar looking structures thousands of times. For some reason, I was drawn to the way the five yellow cement posts were placed when juxtaposed with the metering equipment behind it. Have some abstract photography from around Bowie? Share your photos here!
Sonia Dasgupta
3:05 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Anyone have a hive in their backyard? I know there are some folks harvesting their own honey. more ›