Today has been a lazy day off of work.

Since it has been a lazy day I am just now getting around to a post so will keep it simple with an addition to my Flora and Fauna series.

I had planned on taking a day off of work earlier in the week, but plans changed.

I had a haircut scheduled and planned on doing my Taxes on Wednesday. However, I did get those taxes done last night and also was able to move my haircut to today.

I was able to get some work done outside, and take a few pictures of my roses.

My rose bushes are really blooming. Some of the blooms are already spent and I should spend some time removing them tomorrow.

The rose bushes are also buzzing with little bees. I don’t remember seeing these little bees before, so they must have recently moved into the neighborhood.

Update: See comment section – These are hover flies.

This bee was being really nice and posing for me so I was able to get some clear shots that were in focus. I was a little apprehensive though as I had other bees buzzing around me.

I really like this picture because of the position of the wings. It looks like it is ready to take off.

There are also hornets buzzing around the roses. These I have seen in the past few years. You can see a nice picture of one in my post Scary Anthropoda.

I debated on whether to use this picture or not as it is a bit out of focus, but in the end you see my decision. I do have a few lady bugs on my roses as well. This is good as they are a natural means to control aphids.

Which of these pictures do you like best?

Steven

Here are links to the previous posts in the Flora and Fauna series:

Flora and Fauna

Flora and Fauna II

Flora and Fauna III

Flora and Fauna IV – Mexico

Flora and Fauna V – Turkey

Flora and Fauna VI – Toronto