Nature Photographer and Music Producer
Two afternoons in eighty-degree heat with a Godox AD200Pro and a 40-megapixel Fuji taught me that the shutter is not what freezes a bee. Here are the long-horned bees of Oaks Bottom, and the field guide all of this is building toward. … Continue readingMaking the Light: Flash Macro, and a Field Guide I Have Been Quietly Planning
When people picture a bee, they picture a honeybee — hive, queen, honey, the whole operation. But most of the bees actually working your garden aren’t honeybees at all. Oregon
Today, I made another excursion to Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in Portland, Oregon, and I was captivated by the diverse array of bee species that call this lush habitat home.
Continue readingExploring the Buzz: Bees of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Leaf cutter bees are remarkable solitary pollinators known for cutting precise circles from leaves to build their nest cells. They’re significantly more efficient pollinators than honeybees per insect, and they’re easy to attract to your garden. … Continue readingThe Leaf Cutter Bee: An Ecological Marvel and Pollination Powerhouse
Pollinators carry pollen from flower to flower, enabling plants to produce fruits and seeds. This post explains which species are pollinators, why pollination matters, and what we can do to support these crucial creatures. … Continue readingImportant Pollinators
This is my favorite bee to photograph. I took these photos inOaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge.