In a message dated 18/10/2005 05:02:37 GMT Standard Time,
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Bees  have "flower fidelity."
> That is, they stay with whatever they have a  working
> relationship with. A new source may be ignored until
>  the old one dries up.

Dick,
Intresting!  I'm not doubting you,  but has any one
else on the list observed this  behavior?



I once watched a bees visit 14 dandelion 'clocks' in succession, obviously
getting nothing from any of them.

Chris

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