Package install 3 weeks ago_orientaion flight?

[beecole]

I installed these two packages on march 28. These are my first bees. Is this an orientation flight taking place?

It appears both new hives are involved. I just want to make sure this is not the beginning of a swarm!

Thanks for your help.

Larry

http://youtu.be/jGdC48Gx5ls

[gmcharlie]

Yep orintation flights. typical up and down motions

[Charlie B]

That activity looks normal. What's with the tarp?

[beecole]

That activity looks normal. What's with the tarp?

Charlie,

I'm new and we had temps in the 30's last nite so I thru the canvas tarp over the top of the hives to help keep the new brood from chillin in the frost..

Thanks for assurance.

Larry

[Charlie B]

Larry,

You really care for those girls! I would just be careful during the day as the hives can overheat with no airflow. As a fellow South Carolinian I wish you all the best. You're going to have a fun.