I extracted about 1/4 mile from my hive. I left an empty box in my back yard and found a couple of bees collecting propolis (I think).
I thought it was cool so I figured I'd share.
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt220/timdalyiii/bees/IMG_0437.jpg)
BTW - I started my first hive this time last year. I did my first extraction a couple of weekends ago. I got about 5 gallons. Thank you everyone for contributing to this site and thank you to a few local beeks.
You're first honey crop, nice! I bet it's the best tasting honey you ever did try!
Yes, the bees will grab propolis off old boxes laying around, they do here in my yard. I've always got a few boxes around with old combs in them and bees are always checking them out. Now they are getting propolis. Earlier in the year I had 4 swarms fly in and take up residence. What a kick, Free bees without even lifting a finger of work!
Best way to get bees!! Hehe!
Love the picture!