What kind of bees?

[tudorwyer]

Just found this nest in a small medlar tree in my garden. I am going to leave it there but they are very active.
Are they likely to swarm?
What type of bee are they?
Thank you

 

[Erichalfbee]

That is a clustered honey bee swarm. It’s small so likely a cast ( ie a swarm with a virgin queen)They will likely move on. If you have a local beekeeping association they will have somebody who will collect them.

 

[tudorwyer]

Thank you very much. Do I just leave them?

 

[tudorwyer]

Sorry didn’t see the end of your reply. Will try and find someone near Kidderminster or Bridgnorth

 

[Erichalfbee]

BKAs will be on Google. I hope somebody comes for them. Small swarms like that often don’t survive otherwise.
Let us know.

 

[enrico]

It's not that small, it looks as though it goes out of frame at the top!

 

[Erichalfbee]

It's not that small, it looks as though it goes out of frame at the top!

Ok it’s not small I didn’t watch the whole video.

 

[Ian123]

Ok it’s not small

Not the first time you have used that line then

 

[Erichalfbee]

I don’t know what to say to that. Go away I’m watching the cricket

 

[Ian123]

I don’t know what to say to that. Go away I’m watching the cricket

Sorry……I’ve had a couple of glasses of wine watching the tennis

 

[tudorwyer]

Have been in touch with BKA. Awaiting someone who can come and collect them

 

[tudorwyer]

Have been in touch with BKA. Awaiting someone who can come and collect them

 

[tudorwyer]

The swarm left this afternoon. I have notified beekeepers I had contacted that there no need for them now.
thanks so much for everyone’s help. Much appreciated

 

[Boston Bees]

Not the first time you have used that line then

What a creepy comment