Bravo! It was most likely a she, not a he. Drones never stray far from the hive, only the workers, and they are only girls.
Today, I saved a bee from drowning in the birdbath. Once he had fully dried he flew off. You'll see one of his buddies waiting patiently on the edge for him. 🤭🐝
https://blossom.primal.net/ed88f357c0a4b6f9664543fa0543c90a7e52ce39a8b2f189104ed8ecc0e5a2c7.mov
Bravo! It was most likely a she, not a he. Drones never stray far from the hive, only the workers, and they are only girls.