At 06:59 AM 3/3/2006, you wrote:

Dave said:

<I have concerns that glue, transponders and handling to affix aerials may 
have effects, but to be realistic any of these possible causes can only 
have random effects>,

Our experience is just the opposite, it has very specific effects, such as 
altering ability and rate of turning, etc.  You try flying with a telephone 
pole sticking out of your back or dragging a logging chain.

So, a study that says novice bees fly straight lines from the hives (again, 
I'm NOT objecting to a Riley study here), turn, and come back -- is just 
what one would expect of such a burdened bees.

Ours were barely able to get off the ground, at less weight and drag.

Jerry

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