When bees grow a beard...

[Brad H.]

Was sitting on my deck last night and things looked strange over at one of my hives. Went over to inspect and was surprised to see this. I thought this meant they were getting ready to swarm but a quick call to resident Swamp beekeeper bk calmed my nerves. I hadn't seen them do this before, but this is what bees do when things are too warm inside the hive. I love how you can see the chain of bees swaying in the breeze.

[farmertrappe]

My hive beards up just about every eve before they head in for the night. I like to be out just before dark myself.

[nytrapper23]

That is very cool, man those critters are amazing.

[histopicker]

They are just hanging on the porch having some beers. They do this to reduce humidity and heat inside the hive.

[bk]

Jul 13, 2015 10:46:36 GMT -5 histopicker said:

They are just hanging on the porch having some beers. They do this to reduce humidity and heat inside the hive.

histopicker, it sure sounds like they are taking after their owner / beek, Mr Brad H.   Hanging and having some beers.