Lavender is a great plant to attract bees. Above looks like a Colletes sp. solitary bee.
Red-tailed bumblebee.
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Honeybee, Apis mellifera.
What a joy to see these insects.
Please do let me know if any species on this blog are misidentified. It is a steep learning curve for me!
Greenfinches & Goldfinches feeding on a wildflower lawn, 20 January 2025, West Sussex, UK
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