BEE WEEK, DAY 3: SWARM!
Yikes! It started as a swarm which we were fool enough to wade into just to see what it was like (turns out it reminded us of this Eddie Izzard bit). Then the bees collected into two clumps on a low branch in the yard, ultimately merging into one writhing column—no doubt with a queen in the middle. That's how they camped for the night. Next morning they buzzed off into the wilds to make a new colony without all the fussing and honey-thieving that comes with domestic life. As Andrei Tillman said, "nice photos; is too many bees." Well said, cousin. By the way, if you find a stray swarm of bees give us a ring and we'll come and fetch 'em.