In a message dated 97-06-30 10:24:18 EDT, you write: << 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. >> I have seen the same thing and was wondering what was going on bees are always surprising me with something new and different.