Tag Archives: magnolia

Monarch Butterfly Eggs and Peaches

Posted on 2014/04/11 by birds n' bugs

Today I went out in the yard to see what was happening.  I know folks think Florida doesn’t have seasons but that’s just not so.  I few weeks ago we had peach and mango blossoms on the trees and my … Continue reading →

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Magnolia and bedraggled bees

Posted on 2013/09/18 by birds n' bugs

The Magnolias are in seed now.  Just one of the signs of a change of season in Florida.  In the summer we had the magnificent white blossoms which attracted so many bees.  Now, those blossoms have become seed pods.  The … Continue reading →

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A few more from the Magnolia

Posted on 2013/04/30 by birds n' bugs

I thought I would add a couple of more shots of the bees working on the Magnolia blossom. I found a blossom that was still at the cup phase and took a shot to show what it was like before … Continue reading →

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Bee happy, the magnolias are in bloom

Posted on 2013/04/28 by birds n' bugs

Every year our magnolia trees bloom and it’s a feast for the bees. They are actually gathering pollen instead of nectar. The magnolia blossom first starts as a closed cup filled with fragrance. That draws the bees to it immediately … Continue reading →

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