Kristina Williams posted photos:

>> How on earth can you tell where they're looking?

> Here's a photo. I hope it comes through.

Oh, wow, yes, thank you!  Amazing!

> If you look closely, their
> posture is the same as that of the guards at the entrance.  They're not
> tending brood, they're not packing pollen they're not gorging on honey.
> They're watching you.  African guards at the entrance will all turn their
> bodies to watch you as you walk across the front of the hive.  It's very
> distinctive.

I don't yet recognize guards at the entrance, but I'm quite sure I've
never seen bees lining up like that at the top of the frames!  Most
intimidating!

Thanks for the photos - very thoughtful of you.


Anne, backyard beekeeper, Montreal.

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