Ten days ago I posted that we have a honey bee swarm in a tree here on the farm. Well, they're still there, and they've been 'buzzzzzy' making a honey comb! I snapped this quick photo today, and will try to get a better photo tomorrow. It was real windy today, and most of the photos I took today were SUPER out of focus.
See the yellow honey comb, towards the bottom of the swarm? I believe there are three comb sections. The one that you can see a portion of, I believe, is the center comb. There is a much shorter one on the left side that I've seen a portion of, and I believe there is a third one on the right side of the swarm.
I'll see about getting more photos tomorrow!
I'm a stamper and a bee keeper. This could be a split from a local bee keeper. Call around so he can come and get his hive. Or you could become a beekeeper yourself. Not that hard to do. A little learning curve at first but you could get your own honey!
Cheers,
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in Toronto, ON
Posted by: Sylvie Greeniaus | May 27, 2012 at 06:18 PM
do you not have any apiarist in your neighborhood?? we get a call when ever people see one of these around their homes......
Posted by: Judy L Rozema | May 27, 2012 at 03:43 PM
Wow! What an interesting photo. Never see anything like that where I live.
It's so cool here the insects all wear Yellow Jackets
Posted by: Juliek | May 27, 2012 at 09:22 AM
That's amazing. Looking forward to more pics. Bet that honey is oh so good. Have a great weekend. Robin
Posted by: Robin Barwacz | May 27, 2012 at 05:27 AM
COOL! It is good to have bees close tothe garden, but not too close.
Posted by: Carol Dee | May 27, 2012 at 05:19 AM
Thanks for the update! How fun for you to get to observe these guys! I'd love to hear more! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | May 27, 2012 at 04:02 AM
Wow! Never saw them form comb while in a swarm.. but then again, I've only been at this beekeeping thing a bit over a year. Great photo! Will be anxious to see what happens with this!
Posted by: Tammy | May 26, 2012 at 09:30 PM
Wow! Lookit that! Will you be able to collect honey from it? Will they go away and leave it so you can? I don't know anything about bees...how fascinating! I love your photos, Anna, and your wonder at God's creation! XO
Posted by: Jeanne in Idaho | May 26, 2012 at 09:21 PM
This is really interesting...but a little scarey too. Does anyone in your area keep bees? Do you know how or it is possible for you to have the honey once the bees are finished being 'busy as bees'?!? Looking forward to your next update.
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | May 26, 2012 at 07:42 PM
Holy cow...I've seen hives before BUT nothing like that. You're brave to get so close.
Posted by: Chris Hauck | May 26, 2012 at 07:02 PM