We had something show up today in one of the trees out front I hadn't seen for a long time. We had a swarm of honeybees. Used to be a ... well, I won't say it was common but it was not that unusual to see a swarm in the spring. It's been years since I saw one.
Here are a few photos for your enjoyment
This was taken in front of the house looking northeast.
This was taken in front of the house looking northeast.
Closer ...
Just a little closer ...
This is the closest shot I have that came out. I really needed to get out the tripod for a zoom this far. I was probably 10-15 fet away from them.
They say swarming bees won't sting, but I didn't know if the bees knew that.
One last photo
I tried to contact a beekeeper, but there doesn't appear to be a local one anymore.
One last photo
I tried to contact a beekeeper, but there doesn't appear to be a local one anymore.
3 comments:
Good morning!
That's a beautiful swarm of bees!
By now they may have found a place to go and have gone, but if not - here is a link to folks in Illinois who can probably help you find someone who would be quite pleased to have that swarm.
http://www.isba.us/
I'd love to hear more about what happens with it!
:-)
-- Christy Hemenway
GOLD STAR HONEYBEES
207-449-1121
Bath, Maine
www.goldstarhoneybees.com
That is freaky!
Hey this is Jim Amans buddy... Stephen Miller is a Bee Keeper he lives out by the saw mill... contact him or i can put you in touch with him if he's still on shift at work. that is if they stick aorund i'm not sure how bees operate
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