Bees making a bridge to connect two bee swarms. Swarming is a natural process that occurs when domestic honeybees outgrow their hive. 123RF.
Robert Bailey opens one of his custom-built top-bar hives, at Marble Distilling Co.
The frameless style allows combs to develop naturally, and enables the beekeeper to check on the bees without exposing the entire hive to the open air.
Bailey loves honey, but his focus is on protecting feral bee populations.
Robert Bailey has dedicated his life to protecting feral bees and educating the public about them.
Swarms are often found in tree branches or trunks. 123RF.
