Researchers say that bees are a sign of the state of our ecological environment.
When I saw numerous bees hovering over our sage bush in bloom, I had to snap this picture. My neighbor, who is a bee expert, says he is carrying pollen. Be sure to click on the picture to see it enlarged!
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Child of the Rock Garden 
What a great closeup!