A short sequence of a presumably common garden event, but one I’ve not previously taken any notice of: ants finding and swarming on a dying (or dead) bee. When I took these thee ants had already moved the bee from the centre of the patio to a corner near the wall.

Ants swarming over a dead bee
Ants swarming over a dead bee
Ants swarming over a dead bee
Ants swarming over a dead bee
Ants swarming over a dead bee
Ants swarming over a dead bee

Quite a feast for them!

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100mm f/2.8L macro IS USM lens.

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  1. Quite remarkable photographs, Paul! Congratulations!

    1. dW, thanks! One of those interesting moments that are worth getting the camera out for.

  2. Circle of life!!!

    1. Darko, yes. Not much goes to waste out there!

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