Fool's Hive

[Alan Forbes]

I call it my Fool's Hive because I got the call on April Fool's Day; a woman (Max) called me from Berkeley to let me know of a swarm that landed in her neighbor's avocado tree.  Even though I had two calls where the bees had left by the time I showed up, my heart started racing and I grew very excited about the prospect of nabbing my first swarm.  It was most excellent that I was only a mile or two away and when I got there, sure enough, there they were.

I set up my hive, climbed the ladder and clipped the branches.  They were so gentle; not a one seemed concerned about my presence and what I was doing to them.  Into my hive they went and there they stayed; picked them up last night and they started flying at their new home in my backyard this morning.

Photos:

http://flickr.com/photos/11835125@N04/sets/72157604360825483/

[dpence]

nice job!

[Cindi]

Alan, cool and good, I can tell by the look on your face in the pictures that you were a very happy man, yeah!!!  Beautiful and great day, Cindi

[DayValleyDahlias]

Ah Alan what a cute swarm!

[poka-bee]

Great Alan!  Nice Pics & You do look happy!   Jody

[annette]

Great photos Alan. You do look pleased with this experience.

Annette

[JP]

Way to go!!! Glad you could get there in time!!!


...JP