We've never experienced an issue that I could attribute to pollination. Some years weather conditions hurt the pollinators though. In the longer run I hope to see an increase in variety and numbers. It's always neat that if you stop near the clover you can hear the buzzing.
That said, here's a few (understatement) more from Sunday July 17...a number of these were taken by my daughter.
It isn't just the clover that buzzes...this is phacelia, part of the cover crop mix.
They almost lined up for me....
I like this shot as the camera truly got focused on the bee.
Eastern kingbird landed above me in the tree.
To the clover patch for more bee action.
Barn swallow.
Phoenix turned 1 on Saturday...it was pretty warm...he was tuckered out by the time we got home.
Roll over...we don't trust his recall yet and with critters and no fence, he's typically attached to someone on a 30' lead in the country.
They went for a walkabout...he's about 60 lbs.
Where'd he go?
Peek-a-boodle!
She was trying to get a shot with the house hiding the trees...neglected to worry about the truck.
Back to the phacelia and the regularly scheduled programming.
Jiminy Crickets! The crickets have come out although they're relatively small yet. It won't be long and you won't be able to hear the bees buzzing over the sound of the crickets.
The phacelia is an attractive plant with a pretty flower. I can see procuring more of this seed.