bees mooching about at the door

[Dekzion]

Hi, This is a small swarm from this May. They've drawn 7 frames and are contented.
I haven't been in to look at the brood chamber,, yet,, but they don't seem to want to go in the door. it's not blocked.
There's even bees coming back out still with the pollen baskets full!
very curious.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

I haven't been in to look at the brood chamber

well I really think you should.

 

[jarmo henttu]

I think that they are quard bees. They are doing their job. Sometthing has disturbed the hive. No reason to look the brood box.

It was May. Opening does not help any more.

 

[Parsonage Bees]

The bee leaving with pollen will be back is my bet. They're not all ruthlessly efficient.
My hives hang out at the entrance and just videoed this one (that I'm moving down from a wall ,3 feet at a time) doing a bit of washboarding. Also a swarm that arrived mid-June.


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[Dekzion]

Well,, just been in.
All looking great, bit of brace comb, building out external foundation and storing supplies. BIAS, slabs due to hatch anytime. Floor is clean.
At the door now they can't get in quick enough.
Messin' with my head I suppose, I imagined something nasty sitting in the frames!

 

[Erichalfbee]

imagined something nasty sitting in the frames!

Finnie was right, then. He often is 🙃