Out in the yard you may not expect to see a cul-de-sac of tiny clay chimneys sprouting from the ground, and yet here they are. Who's the architect? And what sort of neighborhood is under construction? The female digger bee or miner bee spends almost a full work day excavating the cylindrical tunnel as a nest for their egg. Once the process is complete, they'll cap the chimney with a plug of packed clay. Then you'll just have to wait for your new neighbors to hatch. Sure hope they're nice!

08.02.22