On Fri, 30 Aug 1996, Adrian Wenner wrote: > Marton wrote: > > >My question is this: I went out to the hive today to watch for a while and > >I noticed that there where some very large looking bees coming and going. > >They where a lot darker in color than the workers and about 4 or 5 > >millimeters longer and thicker, they also made a lot more noise when they > >flew. These guys where coming and going without any trouble. > > ****** > > Those were likely drone honey bees (the males), that normally fly in > mid-afternoon. > > You should really read a couple of Sue Hubbell's books (for example, A > COUNTRY YEAR and A BOOK OF BEES). She has kept bees in the Ozarks and > writes very well! > > Adrian I agree!....I read "A Book of Bees" twice...infact it's almost time to read it again...its so good. She has a way with words..and also knows a lot about bees.....I'm sure you'll enjoy it...:) Ian Watson [log in to unmask]