Seeing the sights in Quakertown

There have been some cool fall nights recently, but not cold enough to impair the flowers in a field near Quakertown, NJ.  When I saw them just off the road, I pulled over and unzipped the camera case.  

Cornflower (Centraurea Cyanus)

Pink cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus?)

Let's take a closer look at the insect helping itself to the soft, sweet center. 

Halictus ligatus, perhaps?  (aka Ligated furrow bee, or simply "sweat bee".)

Here's a wider view, including some of what look to me like bee hives, surrounded by plenty of flowers to pollinate.  Might have to stop by there next time and see if they have any honey to sell.