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