Kearney, Hilary
Queenspotting: Meet the Remarkable Queen Bee and Discover the Drama at the Heart of the Hive; Includes 48 Queenspotting Challenges
- ISBN 13:
- 9781635860375
- author:
- Kearney, Hilary
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Storey Publishing LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 20.3 x 1 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Science,Nature, Insects & Spiders,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the fascinating world of the queen bee with QueenSpotting. This engaging guide to beekeeping features 48 fold-out visual puzzles that challenge readers to spot the queen among her subjects, using vivid up-close photos. By mastering this essential skill, backyard beekeepers and nature lovers alike can gain a deeper understanding of the unique life of the queen bee. Hilary Kearney shares her expertise as an experienced beekeeper and professional "swarm catcher", recounting thrilling adventures in capturing swarms from unusual locations, such as a Jet Ski or an owl's nesting box. With its blend of fascinating facts, fun puzzles, and instructive insights, QueenSpotting is a must-have for anyone interested in the world of bees. This book offers a unique perspective on the drama that unfolds within a hive, including the dramatic Exodus of the Swarm and the Nuptual Flight, when the queen mates with a cloud of male drones. With its accessible tone and engaging content, QueenSpotting will keep you returning to its pages again and again.
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