On Tue, 3 Jun 1997 09:36:03 EDT Jim Moore <[log in to unmask]> writes: >>>We have had bees moving back and forth in that pattern and were told >>>that it is a random act called "washboarding." A couple of years ago I had a large number of swarms, I also noticed these groups of bees on the landing board that I would also describe as "washboarding". After the large number of swarms ( which I feel were mostly due to my allowing a bit of overcrowding to occur), I wondered if this behavior was any indication of swarms to come? Anyone ever notice any correlation here? Al, Offering 'Unique' Honey Bee Artwork On Caps, ------- T-Shirts, Tank Tops & Sweatshirts -------- -------------Honey Bees & Doktor Finkle------------- ------ http://www.xensei.com/users/alwine ------ awneedham@juno.com.............Scituate,MA,USA