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Beeconcerned

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During a sunny spell between heavy showers this afternoon one of my hives was very active with a cloud of bees in front which is not that unusual. This time there were half a dozen bees around the entrance with their backsides high obviously scenting, (no, they were not just fanning). It all settled down after 15 mins or so. Does anyone know what was going on?
 
During a sunny spell between heavy showers this afternoon one of my hives was very active with a cloud of bees in front which is not that unusual. This time there were half a dozen bees around the entrance with their backsides high obviously scenting, (no, they were not just fanning). It all settled down after 15 mins or so. Does anyone know what was going on?

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Thanks for the prompt reply. Ahh yes. I'm getting old and forgetful. I was forgetting about the new winter bees venturing out now.
 

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