This past June, I was very disturbed by the lack of honey bees in my garden (We Need the Bees).  While bumblebees were present throughout the summer, and at least some honey bees from mid July on, I don’t think I ever saw a bee of any kind in the bee balm, a plant known for attracting bees.  While I grieve that the world’s bee population has decreased so significantly, and hope we can do what it takes to bring them back, my heart lifted when I saw this visitor in the bee balm one day.  This bird, or others like it, returned almost every day.  While the hummingbird is gone now, I have not forgotten it, and look forward to the possibility of its return next summer!  At that time, I hope I am also blessed with the sight of seeing honey bees drinking nectar from the bee balm.

Written for Weekly Photo Challenge:  Gone But Not Forgotten