Following the Wild Bees
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Following the Wild Bees

The Craft and Science of Bee Hunting

  1. 184 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Following the Wild Bees

The Craft and Science of Bee Hunting

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About This Book

A how-to book on an exhilarating outdoor activity and a unique meditation on the pleasures of the natural world 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. Weaving informative discussions of bee biology with colorful anecdotes, personal insights, and beautiful photos, Thomas Seeley 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.

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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2019
ISBN
9780691191249
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Zoology
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. 1. Introduction
  8. 2. The Bee Box and Other Tools
  9. 3. Bee-Hunting Season
  10. 4. Establishing a Beeline
  11. 5. Timing Bees to Estimate Distance to Home
  12. 6. Making Moves Down the Beeline
  13. 7. Finding the Bee Tree
  14. 8. On Not “Taking Up” the Bee Tree
  15. Notes
  16. References
  17. Illustration Credits
  18. Index