>   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.


In my mating yard, bees chase House Sparrows, Blackbirds, and even 
butterflies. I've always seen bees chasing butterflies as they fly 
through the apiary.
Mike

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