>Last spring in OK I had a yard set like this in the road ditch. The 3-4 hives on the downwind end would be absolulty mugged with bees
This has been known about in the UK for at least 100 years; most commonly seen on the heather moors where colonies were set out in lines. They often still are; I have seen around 80 hives all next to one another beside a dry stone wall for shelter.
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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