[pct-l] Bees

[Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com]

On Nov 10, 2009, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> Next time you see one of these gals, thank
> her for the vital gifts her species contributes to our world.

Are they female? I always thought drones were male and the only  
female was the queen.

I agree bees are wonderful creatures. I like to "give" bees from  
Heifer International for Christmas gifts. But as a person who has  
been stung by swarms of angry yellow jackets, I try to stay as far  
away from bees as I can get. I have to admit the few times I saw  
yellow jackets on the PCT I freaked out. I think one time I even  
screamed and ran for my life. I get really jumpy around them. It's  
totally irrational.

Diane