Following the Wild Bees by Thomas D. Seeley

Following the Wild Bees by Thomas D. Seeley"Following the Wild Bees is scientific natural history at its very best: original, authentic, and exciting. It is at the same time science, science history, adventure, sport, and treasure hunting." Edward 0. Wilson Harvard University "Great adventure, true science, lost art. Bee hunting is older even than beekeeping, yet has never been described in such careful detail. Seeley draws from his whole life of honey bee study to simply and eloquently

"Following the Wild Bees is scientific natural history at its very best: original,
au­thentic, and exciting. It is at the same time science, science history, adventure, sport, and treasure hunting."

Edward 0. Wilson – Harvard University

"Great adventure, true science, lost art. Bee hunting is older even than beekeep­ing, yet has never been described in such careful detail. Seeley draws from his whole life of honey bee study to simply and eloquently describe the bee hunter's craft, and the honey bee's foraging behaviour. He fully shares the skills you'll need-capturing, baiting, releasing, marking, timing, and moving a company of bees-to pursue the fascinating outdoor sport of finding the secret homes of wild honey bee colonies."

Kim Flottum – Editor of Bee Culture magazine

Following the Wild Bees is a delightful foray into the pastime of bee hunting, an exhilarating outdoor activity that used to be practiced widely but which few people know about today. Thomas Seeley, a world authority on honey bees, vividly describes the history and science behind this lost pastime and how anyone can do it.

The bee hunter's reward is a thrilling encounter with nature that challenges mind and body while also giving insights into the remarkable behavior of honey bees living in the wild. Whether you're a bee enthusiast or just curious about the natural world, this book is the ideal companion for newcomers to bee hunting and a rare treat for armchair naturalists.