Chasing bumble bees on a patch of prairie

To our right is Trelease Woods, a remnant 65-acre patch of old-growth forest owned by the University of Illinois. To the left, a slice of restored prairie. We’re here to get a glimpse of what’s left of the 18 species of bumble bees recorded here in decades past.

HOLD STILL!! Photographing Bees for Fun and Frustration

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dr. chase prairie @chaseprairie.bsky.social on X: The destruction of @BellBowlPrairie is on hold while the endangered rusty patch bumblebee forages before winter. Once Nov 1st hits, @FlyRFD will bulldoze the prairie, likely killing these very same bees

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