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Tree Bumblebee on Ragwort
Jonno52

Tree Bumblebee on Ragwort (Bombus hypnorum, Jacobaea vulgaris.)

Another shot of the bumblebee posted last Sunday, but this time from the front, showing it feeding on nectar with pollen clinging to its legs.

Fairly heavy crop. Taken with the 100-400mm lens set at 158mm.

Thank you for your kind comments on my pictures, and good birding!

John
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Habitat
Mix of countryside, parkland, and land formerly used for sewage farms
Location
South Norwood Country Park, London Borough of Croydon, UK
Date taken
20 September 2019
Scientific name
Bombus hypnorum, Jacobaea vulgaris.
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D Mk II, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
B
great frontal capture of this busy bee, John!!! wonderful details of it feeding on that flower, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
Stanley Jones
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Brilliant eye-level close-up of this beauty John. Great focus, dof, lighting, detail, and setting. First-rate!
 

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