This Bee Builds Sandcastles at the Beach | Deep Look
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- It might seem peculiar to see bees at the beach. But the bumblebee-mimic digger bee (Anthophora bomboides stanfordiana) makes its home at beaches in Northern California and Oregon. Once they’ve mated, the females spend the spring digging their nests into sandy cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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They find a nearby source of water like a stream and slurp water into a pouch in their abdomen called a crop. They can make 80 daily trips back and forth from the stream to a cliff onto which they spray the water to soften it up. This allows them to dig a series of holes into which they lay their eggs.
--- Do many bees nest in the ground?
Yes. About 70% of the world’s bee species nest underground.
--- Where else do bees make their nests?
Mason bees, such as blue orchard bees, make their nests inside narrow cavities - for example, hollow twigs. And carpenter bees dig their nests in wood.
--- Why do bees mimic other bees?
The bumblebee-mimic digger bees featured in this episode don’t sting. But they resemble bumblebees like the yellow-faced bumblebee (Bombus vosnesenskii), which does sting. This resemblance helps the bumblebee-mimic scare away predators.
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I would love to see wild bees getting more attention.
We agree Kate!
They are fortunately in agriculture and native spaces development. Look under native pollinators.🐝
Hmm, i just dont see the buzz..
Um aren't all bees wild?
@@mastershake42019 No, honeybees (Apis mellifera) are bred to work as much as possible and not stop much to clean themself for example.
Thats one of the reasons why they are vulnerable to parasites.
ok, whoever added the little "klonk" sound effect when one bee kicked another out of her nest is a genius.
"klonk"
it *bee* like:
get outa my frickin house!
*klonk*
You think it's a laughing matter now but just wait until the bee hits them with a defamation lawsuit.
@cherry genshin impact
@@rmartin6914 and a restraining order
Fr fr
Their little legs sticking out while they dig! 😭
I can't handle the cute
Ikr so cute
Same
Or the way they tumble around while walking.
@Skuncle SAME!!! They're so roly‐poly!!
Cuteness overload.
Wow, learned a lot about bees today!
I didn’t know 70% of the worlds bees lived underground. That’s so cool! Thanks for all your hard work Deep Look!
Our pleasure FriendlyKat!
@@KQEDDeepLook What about bumble bees?
@@KQEDDeepLook I didn’t know this prior to this vid either, so thanks
Beach Bees, lol.
How come everybody loves bees but hate hornets? Both are natural.
so they're constantly having a sandcastle building contest 🥺💕
Yep.
Yep.
Yep
Yep
Yep
3:43 are we not going to talk about how freaking smooth that bee’s transition into flying was?
Did a lil somersault and off we go!!
its flexing to their fans😂😂
Yaaas
Kinda sad how they die so quick.
Like the poor males...
And the poor females do all that hardwork and when it's time to rest and just eat, they die and seal their houses.
Kinda like a retired person who is homeless.
It did a front flip and then pushed off with the back of its wings and its back legs
Their houses are so organized! Even tho I'm allergic to the bee and wasp venoms, I like all of these species so much! Counting bumblebees and hornets :)
but this one's just a mimic! you can pet them :)
@@blitzcank9482 When folks talk about bee sting allergies, they aren't talking about a bit of inflammation and maybe a rash. Dangerous allergic reactions can include symptoms such as excessive swelling and reduced blood pressure, among others. Read up on anaphylaxis if you really want to get a better understanding of how much the body can stop working when the immune system stops working.
@@blitzcank9482 Its not a hard concept, some people are allergic to bee venom with extreme swelling of the stung area, some severe enough that they can go into anaphylactic shock and death. Everyone is not allergic to bee stings, the pain and light swelling is just from the venom itself.
OKAY WHY ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO BEES BUT YOUR NAME IS “LETS EAT BEES”
@@hokostudios bla bla bla bla
I'll say it again: I'm scared to death but they look so fluff.
Adorable striped floofy orbs
Yeh, just don't fly around me because I'm terrified of giant black dots just flying around me
I'm also disgusted and terrified of how some bees leave their legs hanging as they fly
@@_MegaMind_ Oh scary legs
They flooofyyyyy insect doggos
I love how "beach bees" rolls off the tongue like "rick roll" does.
But wonderful work guys! Very interesting species of bee.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You don't even use your tongue to say beach bees though
@@MrKarma4ya dont you have to for the 'ch' and 's' sounds tho? without using the tongue it sounds weird
Because you have been ricroled
We're no stragers in love
You know the rules and so do I
We've been eachother for so long
That you wouldn't get from any other guy
I just wanna say how am I feeling
I just wanted to say
(Forgor some the lyrics sorry)
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie, and hurt you
1:44
"Females work freely... Most of the time"
The cartoon noises make it 100x cuter
I think you meant peacefully instead of freely.
I dont know why but this segment right here makes me feel sad for the bee, but also makes me appreciate them even more. The very short but well-lived life of a bee 3:50
Seeing them dig with their little fuzzy legs sticking out, reminded me of when a cat or dog tries to fit into something that's too small for them and they flail their legs around after realizing they're stuck haha.
It's soo cute...
Ikr
And then it dies...
@@benm1414 and so do you and me...
1:37 "the males, most of them have died by now, after matting.."
🤔 lesson to be learnt!
It’s so cute, these are so fluffy ! And they live in little sandcastle, big fairy energy.
Love how they basically make little apartments
1:20 That is one of the most adorable things I have ever seen. Thank you for gracing my eyes with this.
The cameraman shows the real beauty of the bee. How cute it is . Excellent camera work and editing.
So beautiful and interesting as usual. Thank you!
Thank you! Cheers!
Shout out to PBS for teaching me things since I was old enough to watch TV
Deep look episodes are just so coool! The script and narration are also on-point. Love your vids 😁
Thanks a ton Matthew!
There are two kinds of bees:
-Adorable, fluffy, friend-shaped ones like these sand castle building lads.
-The hyper aggressive, evolutionarily flawed, blood craving psychopaths known as Carpenter Bees.
I HIGHLY prefer the former over the latter. I am trying to recover from what is essentially PTSD: Bee edition because one of those carpenter bees chased me all the way up the street when I was younger. The only thing holding me back from going into conservation as a career is my fear of those carpenter bees. Anyone have any suggestions on how to finally overcome this fear?
Apparently, male carpenter bees have a tendency to fly at people and animals because they are territorial, but male carpenter bees do not have stingers. So if one tries to chase you off, it is probably a male that is physically incapable of harming you in any way shape or form. Hope that helps with your fear.
@@mako3951 i found that out after the incident, and despite knowing that, something deeper in my mind tells me to panic.
I have Cleveland Sage planted in my front yard. When it flowers the Carpenter bees love it. They are so happy about the nectar that they have no interest in me even when I am pruning it. Maybe get a plant that attracts Carpenter bees and slowly watch them from a distance until you get comfortable enough to get closer. Just maybe place them in a spot that you don’t have to get to close to see them at first.
Exposure therapy. Works very reliably, no matter, what you're afraid of. You may need the help of a professional though - it can be hard to pull off by yourself.
As someone with a lifelong phobia of bees and wasps, I've found that watching beekeeping channels really helps! Specifically ones that do removals of hives that show up in inconvenient places. I used to scream whenever ANYTHING buzzed by my head because my fear was so bad, and now I'm comfortable watching bees on my garden plants while I sit next to them.
My only issue is those wasps, still. If I see one, I still freeze up. Best of luck to you, though!
Their coats or fur looks so beautiful and cute 😊
Bees and ladybugs are just. The most adorable insects.
3:43 and the golden medal at gymnastics🏅 goes for....
2:09 no no no, the turrets are for temperature control. the long tunnel wisps away heat and the curve blocks the direct sun from entering the nest
For me, the coolest part of this video was seeing the traits in these bees that are associated with eusociality! digging nests, living near each other, making cells for larvae... you can totally see the resemblance to their eusocial relatives!
That backflip tho at 3:45!!! Bees are incredible!! 🥰
At 3:31 you can actually see the sand absorb the water comming out of the proboscis from the bee. There's something about that that's just really cool and interesting.
I always look forward and never miss anything that you upload, And miss Laurens voice is very soothing to hear
This channel is awesome
3:44 what a fancy maneuver
This bee builds Sandcastles...for survival!
I’ve been following Deep Look since their very early days and they have never stopped impressing me with their wildlife films.
I remember seeing one of these kinds of "digger bees" in my garden, sweeping out small pieces of gravel in a corner. It nice to see one of the world's favourite insects getting some love on this channel
"The beach will be her final resting place" 🙌.....so does all our lives... Bless you all
Would have loved to have seen the next stage with the baby bees hatching out
They hatch as grubs, which somewhat resemble maggots. They eat and grow, then pupate and emerge above ground a year later as mature adult bees.
Omg they're so cute! I love how some use their abdomen to build out the entrance!
3:55 That bee looked like it was having a seizure
This video Showed me just how much mother bees are dedicated in their work, it made me treat them with respect even though i have a crippling Bee fear.
So this is what they meant by busy as a bee these little guys sandcastle making skills are off the charts
Always learning new info with this channel, continute to inspire😊
Thank you! Will do!
This footage is so beautiful! I love the work you guys put out!
Agreed! Came here just to make the same comment - S tier level photography.
As a SoCal boy myself, I’m really tempted to head up north now just to see these fluffy gals.
What a “buzzy” summer vacation!
It's so cool how insects work in such a mannerly order which transpires me to love a organized lifestyle it's such a cool way to live so much creativity
The rapid-onset senescence that some species go through after reproducing is fascinating and a bit sad.
3:43
Good rotation and excellent take off:
9.7
Bumblebees... One of only a couple bees I love. So cute
obviously they do it instinctually, but it's still interesting to see them use water as a tool like that
Are you kidding me!? This is so beautiful 😍. The view, the location and the shots
Also wild bees that isn't eusocial, is actually responsible for most of the pollenation done in the world. Good job wild bees, and good job Deep Look for spreading quality content that shows these brilliant little creatures.
Bees building beach bungalows? Breathtakingly beautiful!
How I've missed this 🥺❤️
Thanks Scarlet!
she's so fluffy
Their BEEach condo looks so BEEautiful..
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Can I imagine walking on the beach when suddenly u hear a crunch and a swarm of bees just come from under you
Great Camerawork (as usual), wonderful stars of the show, and interesting insight into the Anthophora bomboides stanfordiana (?) Thanks, Deep Look
I never knew that bees did this! You just made my morning!
Pretty stylish bee move at 3:42 !
i remember running away screaming from these bees whenever my family would visit the beach lol
They are so cute
I did t know these exist !Thank u and their so cute!!🤗❤🐝
You are welcome, Anita!
It was the greatest week of their lives.
3:43 nice flip 🐝
"And so castles made of sand melt into the sea eventually."
Its been very long time waited for a perfectly cooked video and you know what it worth waiting deep look team keep it up with your good work 👍
More to come Keiper Belt!
@@KQEDDeepLook my pleasure I would love to take a look ASAP dear deep look team
they’re so adorable!!!
Why is this person's voice so calming
I have a question... where do adult male bees live? I assume they come out of their holes once they're grown but do they just mate and die quickly without getting a chance to collect pollen or whatever without needing a permanent place to live?
Usually males hatch before the females and waiting on them for mating. Males do not collect pollen also they are not able too! They feed only on nectar and usually sleep at night with their mouthparts clinging to plants.
I'M REALLY EARLY TO COMMENT OH MY GOD YAY
I love your videos Deep Look! 👍❤
lol almost
Lol F
@@MEGABUMSTENCH i'm still happy tho :)
@@MEGABUMSTENCH in my screen it showed i was first :.)
You're the best!
3:56 Well, that was... graceful.
It boggles my mind how you manage to make every single animal you cover the cutest and most interesting thing.
WHYYY! ALWAYS MALES HAS TO DIE AFTER MATING WHY !
Because that's why they live only to mate. they die because they used up all their energy for mating/some species organs explode after mating. Most bees only live for a year.
I love to pet bumble bees in the fall! This is when they are most docile.
Im so happy these bees were nice enough to interview about their daily lives
Dear Deep Look: please provide more videos featuring bee butts. Thank you.
1:48. This one gets me every time 😂😂😂😂
I love that transition from macro shot to large landscape everytime she explains the location of their shoot. This is unique to Deep Look videos. Fascinated Everytime🔥👍
I like bees even thought they are deadly they look so cute
Bees are so chonky, I love them so much. 🥰
It’s actually so cool how a bee can do something as cool as this
Those ladies are CUTE, HARD WORKING, and THIC!
I will get close then if I see them instead of run away to save my life . They are too adorable and doesn't even sting .
What a dedicated mother. Its all for her kids!
Bumblebees are sooo cute and adorable
I love bees! They are so darn cute. 🥰
Bees are adorable.🥰
The bees legs are soooo cuteee when they started digs the sand 😍😍😍
What a ADORABLE AND CREATIVE BEE I’D ADOP THIS THING
All these cute little beach bees ☺️
I never knew that i needed a bee tapping down the sand with it's abdomen in my life until i see this
We all need it.
THIS IS WHY I LOVE BEES.
*Bees Are Legit Cute*
Omg,sooo adorable 🥰
What you should do-
Spider: *bonk*
Wasp: *bonk*
Bee: *boop*
Its really important to also care and preserve native solitary bees. Some are really specialized in certain types of plants that others would fail to pollinate.
The Bumblebees big eyes are so cute
imagine how these beings spend most of their days working then come to an end and see another life emerge.. what a story of life..! these are just so amazing to watch...
I got this as an ad and Im pretty happy
0:30
perfect beech condos?