On 30 Jun 97 at 9:06, STEVE PHILLIPS wrote:
 
> I noticed a small swarm in a tree near my apiary.  As I was
> preparing to capture the swarm, the bees started to slowly leave the
> swarm.  They headed to a hive in the apiary, covering the front of
> the hive.  After much buzzing and confusion, they eventually went
> into the hive.
 
Almost certainly a mating swarm or a young queens first orientation
flight. A bunch of bees trying to make sure their queen doesn't get
lost. Not all that common, but a nice sight to watch!
 
 
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