I love watching the bees.  You can learn so much about them from just observing the hive entrance.  While I was recently taking pictures, I felt a feather like touch on my finger .  There was a worker resting with her legs loaded with pollen.  The pollen will be used to feed young bees.  After resting for a minute, she takes off and flies into the hive.  It was a pleasant experience for me and I hope for her !