This bee-havior does not seem far fetched to me. I have been reporting to Dr. Larry Connor for more than two years now that I see bees in flight change course to chase off dark colored birds flying through the apiary. I have never seen a bee succeed at physically engaging the bird, but there is no doubt that they will pursue them.
Eric in Howe, TX
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