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Kristina Williams posted photos:
>> How on earth can you tell where they're looking?
> Here's a photo. I hope it comes through.
Oh, wow, yes, thank you! Amazing!
> If you look closely, their
> posture is the same as that of the guards at the entrance. They're not
> tending brood, they're not packing pollen they're not gorging on honey.
> They're watching you. African guards at the entrance will all turn their
> bodies to watch you as you walk across the front of the hive. It's very
> distinctive.
I don't yet recognize guards at the entrance, but I'm quite sure I've
never seen bees lining up like that at the top of the frames! Most
intimidating!
Thanks for the photos - very thoughtful of you.
Anne, backyard beekeeper, Montreal.
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