During the COVID era, trying to maintain social distancing while remaining active led many of us to head to parks. These images were the result of one of those outings at McKinney Roughs Nature Park.
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) McKinney Roughs Nature Park is just minutes from downtown Austin and features trails that lead down to the Colorado River. This short hike on the Riverside Trail proved to be an eye-opener in many ways. I was expecting to see some wildflowers, which I did, but what I did not expect was to witness several pollinators in action. A couple of Acmaeodera neglecta took a break from their pollinating duties to attend to more pressing matters. I guess too much pollen from the Texas Winecup is to blame.
I especially liked this bee covered in pollen going from flower to flower on the Cross Vine. That is pollination dedication!
That is the story behind the shots. If you liked this post, you may also be interested in others featuring Austin, FlowerHour, Monarch, Parks, Texas, Wildflowers, and Wildlife. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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Rebecca Cuningham
Great pollinator captures in the park.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Rebecca.
Steve Schwartzman
I took more nature pictures in 2020 than in any year before or since. As you noted, it was a safe thing to do during Covid. We both took advantage of the pandemic’s silver lining.
Egidio Leitao
That is true, Steve.
PR
And the funny thing is that they are unaware of the great job they are doing 😀! Great shots Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, PR. They do it because they love it, I guess.
margaret21
Great close-ups of some pretty important creatures!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Margaret.
shoreacres
Lovely images. I especially enjoyed the bee in the cross vine, and the monarch. I’ve been watching the monarch migration for the past week or ten days. Every year they flutter across Clear Lake, heading south/southwest. Their numbers are declining now, but last week I counted as many as eighteen in an hour while at work.
Egidio Leitao
How wonderful you’ve seen so many, Linda. I have not been out much where those beauties are found. Thank you for your feedback.
Anne Sandler
Great images Egidio! And a good reminder that we need bees even though I’m allergic to them! 😁😍
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Anne.
Terri Webster Schrandt
Gorgeous, Egidio! I’m also convinced that many of us vastly improved our photography skills during the pandemic. Thanks for sharing these for the Flower Hour!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Terri. Yes, it was during COVID that I began to learn macro photography.
Alison
These are fantastic close ups so clear
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Alison.