"Survivor bees" found in Blenheim Forest

[user 20917]

Blenheim’s 400-acre estate, that is less than one square mile

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

But are they 'raw' bees?

 

[Boston Bees]

But are they 'raw' bees?

Definitely

And they have a naturally low HMF level

It's very exciting

 

[Newbeeneil]

But are they 'raw' bees?

Not if you get too excited with a Gasvap and a poly hive!

 

[Finman]

But are they 'raw' bees?

Perhaps next year. Now they come directly from Ice Age. They are cool.

8000 years old and still raw?

 

[Apiarisnt]

And now on the wireless: Open Country - Bright lights and bees at Blenheim - BBC Sounds - 15'07" in.

JBM, it would be inadvisable for you to listen to this whilst driving.

 

[Repwoc]

Phillipe is claiming that the Blenheim bees exhibit VSH now - "they smell varroa infested cells, uncap them and remove the larvae". He omitted to say how this has been seen in bees nesting in ancient oak trees, however.

 

[Murox]

And now on the wireless: Open Country - Bright lights and bees at Blenheim - BBC Sounds - 15'07" in.

JBM, it would be inadvisable for you to listen to this whilst driving.

Its inadvisable for any one to listen to it.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Phillipe is claiming that the Blenheim bees exhibit VSH now - "they smell varroa infested cells, uncap them and remove the larvae". He omitted to say how this has been seen in bees nesting in ancient oak trees, however.

He's obviously been on the Christmas blow again

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Hmm
I had one of them 'master' beekeepers let me know in no uncertain terms last month that he's a very rrespected and talented beekeeper that's what being a vogon does to you I suppose.

 

[0bee-1]

Blenheim’s 400-acre estate, that is less than one square mile

" The Estate consists of 12000 acres of land and 2000 acres within the Park. " ... Rural
still dont believe these bees are anything special... happy to be proved wrong though...

 

[Ian123]

Plenty of fairy tales about this time of year…..

 

[Finman]

" The Estate consists of 12000 acres of land and 2000 acres within the Park. " ... Rural
still dont believe these bees are anything special... happy to be proved wrong though...

Bees follow the borders of the estate. That is special.
.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Plenty of fairy tales about this time of year…..

and here comes our own little snow fairy

 

[Finman]

and here comes our own little snow fairy

 

[Finman]

Snow fairy is true. I did not believe it first.
Handmade soy wax. Native to Cornwall.

 

[madasafish]

Hmm
I had one of them 'master' beekeepers let me know in no uncertain terms last month that he's a very rrespected and talented beekeeper that's what being a vogon does to you I suppose.

If anyone needs to tell me they are a very respected and talented beekeeper then they have a a talent for comedy and are wasted at beekeeping.

 

[Finman]

If anyone needs to tell me they are a very respected and talented beekeeper then they have a a talent for comedy and are wasted at beekeeping.

They make entertainment business with bees.

Many others make " end of the world entertainment" business.
.

 

[Ian123]

Lol I’ve met several beeks over the years who you’d recognise as good or exceptional………None have ever had to tell me how good they are

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

If anyone needs to tell me they are a very respected and talented beekeeper then they have a a talent for comedy and are wasted at beekeeping.

No - they were talking about Phellipe (when I questioned his 'expertise') but yeah, your statement applies as well, and I know a few others who feel compelled to advertise the fact as well.
Maybe the BBKA should 'award' them two little badges when they 'qualify';
One for their beesuit
And one for their pyjamas!