Very deadly mountain laurel spotted near Wachusett Reservoir -- I know some new followers are waiting for photos I took in Ithaca this weekend but y'all will learn I'm not the quickest to develop photos!

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Eastern Bumble Bee (Bombus impatiens) pollinating Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) flowers

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A hungry Bumble Bee is eager to find the nectar in any mountain laurel flower, even if they are past peak!

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The Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) flowers are just about coming to the end of their blooming cycle. Many are falling off and others are browning up. But those who remain, remain glorious.

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Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) flowers

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Mountain laurel flowers shine even in the soft light of an early morning.

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Mountain Laurel flowers.

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Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Connecticut State Flower: Mountain Laurel.

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The first Mountain Laurel flowers of the season are opening!!!

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