Westcountry Books
Queen spotting: meet the remarkable queen bee
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At the heart of every bee hive is a queen bee. Since her well-being is linked to the well-being of the entire colony, the ability to find her among the residents of the hive is an essential beekeeping skill.
In Queen Spotting, experienced beekeeper and professional "swarm catcher" Hilary Kearney challenges readers to "spot the queen" with 48 fold-out visual puzzles - vivid up-close photos of the queen hidden among her many subjects.
Queen Spotting celebrates the unique, fascinating life of the queen bee and chronicles royal hive happenings such as The Virgin Death Match, The Nuptial Flight - when the queen mates with a cloud of male drones high in the air - and the dramatic Exodus of the Swarm from the hive.
Readers will thrill at Kearney's adventures in capturing these swarms from the strange places they settle, including a Jet Ski, a couch, a speed boat, and an owl's nesting box. Fascinating, fun, and instructive, backyard beekeepers and nature lovers alike will find reason to return to the pages again and again.
Westcountry books
Westcountry Books, a literary haven nestled in the heart of the West Country, curates tales that echo the region's rich heritage. With a passion for storytelling, they celebrate local authors and craftspeople, inviting readers to explore the enchanting landscapes and cultural tapestry of this idyllic corner of England.
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