Last night, just as the sun was setting, my Dad, Matt and I went on a mini adventure to see something special – a bee swarm. See these little beasties grow sleepy as the temperature drops so sunset is the best time to avoid disturbing them if you want to get a glimpse.
This honeybee colony have made their home on the branch of a tree nestled in the boundary of a field. There’s no physical structure on the branch, other than a pile of bees on bees, on bees.
It’s certainly not a Winnie the Pooh perfect hive, but this swarm is beautiful all the same. I have no idea how common this is, but apparently it’s a hive’s way of reproducing. Half of the colony will leave, along with the old queen bee to set up elsewhere and they hang about for a day or two like this until they’ve found a new home. Have you ever seen one?
I imagine the honey these bees produce tastes incredible. They’re spoilt for choice with plenty of clover, honey suckle and elderflower near by.
littlemisskaty says
Honey on toast is a dream. I can imagine it would be even BETTER with fresh local honey from local bees! 🙂 xx
Katy | Little Miss Katy
Vicki Higham says
I’m so glad it isn’t just me that likes honey on toast! Matt thinks I’m bonkers for it.
Tamsin says
Wow – it’s amazing to see a natural hive like this (as opposed to manmade wooden hives!) even if it is temporary! Great find. I’m a bit obsessed with bees thanks to my boyfriend, who wants more than anything else to keep bees when we have a garden. Processes like these are just so amazing to learn about. Thanks for sharing!
Tamsin xx | A Certain Adventure
Vicki Higham says
Oh I’d love to have my own hive. Imagine how amazing it would be to have your own honey supply.
Sophie says
This is such a beautiful post, I love spotting things like this 🙂
Sophie
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xxx
Vicki Higham says
Me too Sophie. Isn’t nature just awesome?