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Reply to cyclonefence (Original post)

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 10:56 AM

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know where you live ( I am in KCMO area) but I have seen some butterflies, but not as many as usual. We planted fewer flowers though and think that is why. Have seen hummingbirds quite a bit, but unlike the last few years, I have seen fewer honeybees. Again I believe because we planted a lot fewer flowers.

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