#winterhive

In winter, honeybees form a living furnace! They huddle inside their hives, with worker bees vibrating to generate heat, keeping the queen at a cozy 90–100°F in the center. This bee cluster has a clever design, with a dense outer mantle for warmth and a loose inner core. As temperatures shift, they expand or contract like nature's own thermostat.

Generic type, Top Bar Hive in northern clime, bees live on their honey during winter & early spring— right now. #beehive #winterhive #winterbees #winterhoney #beehives #honeybee #honey #honeycomb #bee #beeschool #snowbee #topbar #topbarhive #beekeeping #2019 #april #spring #beelife #beekeepers (at Bristol Community College) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwGBokZhrYU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b6nid4bty74p