A swarm of honey bees that are clustered, hanging on a branch or on another object. Most often, a swarm of bees is very docile and not a threat. They are in the process of looking for a more permanent home. That said, you should still try not to make them mad by throwing rocks or sticks at the swarm.

During the year, a bee colony will get big enough that part of it will swarm, taking the old queen to make sure that their genetics will continue on. Once they swarm from the old colony, the scout bees look for a new home while the rest of the cluster waits. They may only be there for a couple of hours to a few days. These clusters only have a survival rate of about 25%, so if we can find them a good home they’ll have a much better chance.