Bees hanging out between nectar and pollen collection

in #photography5 years ago

Bees will often take a position at a hives entrance and fan. This moved air through a hive to cool it and help remove moisture from the air in the hive as the nectar's water content is reduced. Nectar doesn't become honey until it's moisture level is sufficiently low and the bees somehow know when it's exactly correct. Bees are more interesting as I learn more about them.

Some comb had broken away from the frame and slumped down into the hive. I robbed this section from the hive. Oh well a treat for us.

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