The life span of a honey bee is a short one, and it’s the older bees who draw the job of finding pollen and bringing it back to the hive. In Chevy Chase, there are lots of pollen sources, but their life span is limited, too. In another few weeks, the blossoms will be largely gone and the foraging bees will have a more difficult task. But right now, on Stratford Road in west Chevy Chase, the pollen is still abundant. Even a sluggish old bee like the one pictured can get its fill.

Photo © Bob Cullen