An early spring Queen White-tailed Bumble Bee feeds voraciously on nectar and pollen to get the energy she needs to start a new colony for the season.
An early spring Queen White-tailed Bumble Bee feeds voraciously on nectar and pollen to get the energy she needs to start a new colony for the season. the Blackthorn blooms at the perfect time for her
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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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