- Joined
- Mar 11, 2021
- Messages
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- Location
- Glossop, North Derbyshire
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 4 to 12!
I've seen 2 swarms amalgamate a few years ago. 1 hive swarmed & hung in a nearby tree. Within an hour a second hive swarmed and they all went to the same place!I don't know if anyone has seen multiple swarms from different colonies gathering together in one group? Could fill a 44 gallon drum if the tales are believed! I guess in a really swarmy year....
I haven't, but apparently once homed and down the track, these massive swarms are not infrequently queenless. The supposition is that they kill all the queens.
I'd also love to know why I've had several swarms all pitch in the same bush within about a foot of the same place. Residual scent? (Even a year later??) Ley lines? ()