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Onthefly

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1. Our observation hive from years ago at our house

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 06:55 PM

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Bees are really quite focused on keeping the hive. The observation hive was made from a cabinet door framed with plexiglass on the opposite side. Fun way to watch bees and their work.

I had a photo of a swarm that was shaped like Texas but can’t find it now.

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