As of the 16th I stopped feeding the bees sugar water, forgot to note that in previous posts. The bees didn't seem to be consuming as much.
I was just going to take a look at the outside of the hives today, no inspections were planned. Within a few minutes of my arrival, the Alpha Hive sent out thousands of bees in the air and they started to land and cluster on the front of the hive. It sure looked like the beginnings of a swarm. I was able to take photos and a couple of movies. I will post when possible.
After half an hour or so the bees dispersed and headed back into the hive and some went under the hive. So the swarming has begun.
The Beta Hive was very active today as well but they did not do anything like Alpha. They are a very strong hive too at this point and I have already put a super on to give them something to do.
Right now both hives have a super, maybe this will help them...I really need to read that chapter on swarming.
Pictures and movies of Alpha Hive...
This movie is moments before the swarm/swarm like behavior
The start of the swarm..?
Slow Motion Video of the swarming...
The bees are still going...
More Slo-Motion video...
Pictures of the Alpha Hive situation...
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