The left-hand Bee tongue is a big clue. The only reason a bee would extend its tongue would be to get (or taste) nectar or water. The flower that the bees are on looks a lot like a crocus, and while crocus are said to provide both pollen and useful nectar, neither bee has much pollen on their bodies or on their legs. So, we have two nectar foragers, and the left one is either "tasting" or "feeding". Perhaps the left-hand bee is "begging" because it is exhausted and hungry or thirsty. If the photo was taken far from the hive, I'd go with this guess. jim :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::