There’s far too much yellow star thistle growing along the American River bike trail. While the flowers may look pretty, these plants have some fearsome spikes — it’s definitely no fun getting these stuck into your socks! Sadly, it’s nearly impossible to completely eradicate such invasive species. And since the bumblebees apparently seem to love them, it’s probably a losing […]
Spring’s colorful blooms may be long gone, but there are still plenty of flowers and other plants full of tempting nectar for bees and other pollinators. This field of common madia on the south shore of the American River was buzzing with activity yesterday morning — a perfect chance to me to work on my bee-photographing skills.
I was following a dirt path through Golden Gate Park one morning when I happened to notice a small but brightly colored sign attached to a nearby tree. Being a compulsive reader with less-than-perfect eyesight, I stepped closer, and then a little bit closer, trying to make out what the sign said. Luckily, no one seemed to pay any notice […]
