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Honeybee Stuffs Bulging Pollen Pouches: Photo Of The Day

A honeybee collects pollen from an oxalis flower.

Honeybee collects pollen in San Leandro, Calif.
Honeybee collects pollen in San Leandro, Calif. (Miyo Burnett)

SAN LEANDRO, CA — The week started out with rain, but we saw plenty of sunshine from Friday through Sunday. Miyo Burnett photographed this honeybee gathering pollen on Friday. Its pouches were already swollen.

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