Following the Wild Bees: The Craft and Science of Bee Hunting

Another great book written to satisfy science and thrill the general reader. Dr. Thomas D. Seeley of Cornell University hits it out of the ballpark again. Great writing and great science, all in one. Archaeologists should read Seeley and learn how this is accomplished, without using jargon and made-up words in order to sound like scientists.

We love Seeley. His books are crazy interesting, even if you aren't an etymologist (and actually if you're not into bees - but they are a while different level if you are). I purchased this as a gift for my husband. Although (as I sort of expected) he doesn't anticipate following a hive, but he still learned things he can use as he manages his colonies. That said, after reading, this does seem super fun actually - so who knows, perhaps we'll make a few days of it and enjoy the woody outside sometimes. If you want to find bee colonies - this is for you. If you either find bees interesting, or consider yourself a beekeeper now, or would like to in the future, check out any of his books, They are the next best thing to being in the mind of a bee - without being a bee.

If you want to hunt wild honey bees or just learn about it, this is the book to get. The book is not only an enjoyable, definitive guide to to bee hunting, but also describes some of bees amazing behaviors. Jack

I already had George H Edgell's book, "The Bee Hunter" and had read it several times. Both books cover the art of Bee Hunting. The same equipment and strategies are described in each book. Tom Seeley offers a slightly simpler and easier to make Bee Box and has a few improvements in the supporting equipment. Seeley's book is thicker because it not only presents the HOW, but also explains the WHY behind the craft. The WHY is fascinating. There are plenty of pictures in Seeley's book so you get an idea of what you are looking for. The major difference between the two books is what you do after you locate the bees. Edgell briefly explains what equipment you will need to "take" the bees. Seeley claims that the thrill of the hunt and spending time in nature is adequate compensation. If you are simply trying to locate bee colonies, either book will be adequate, but if you are interested in the science as well, Seeley's book will not disappoint.

Tom Seeley writes another excellent reference on honeybees. He observes and describes foraging behaviors, and uses those behaviors to follow and find wild hives. I enjoyed reading this book before bed, and I often had pleasant dreams of following beelines.

I want to learn this "almost" lost art. But, I'm old, and I"m not sure I have the time left. There is a whole lot of observing, which requires one to sit and wait and watch and, maybe, move forward 20 feet. But, you just might see the bee tree you are searching for when you get around that tree just ahead... maybe. This is hard work, but one gets the feeling it can be very rewarding work.

Gave this to a friend whose raising bees - she was delighted as she had not read about this before and was interested in anything to do with bees. Great gift for my bee raising friend.

Great book if your interested in bees and where they live in the wild.

Prof Healey’s unvarnished love of bees here is palpable. They are far more than items to be studied scientifically. His enthusiasm in using the old ways to find bee colonies is infectious and you just want to get going yourself. In amongst the practicalities is a lot of weighty scientific data which might be off putting to a casual reader, however you can gloss over all the graphs and still have an enjoyable read. Once you’ve read and digested it, you might be moved to go and have a closer look at the science. It’s really interesting but then I am a biochemist and all that nerdy stuff is right up my boulevard!!

Molto bello, ma pieno di ditate unte sulla copertina, che non si riuscivano a togliere senza rovinare il libro (il libro era da regalare).

Que livro maravilhoso! Esse livro é uma aquisição importante, primeiro porque o assunto tratado é além de hobby um negócio que desenvolvo na empresa chamada Abelhar (@abelharoficial), depois o conhecimento contido e sintetizado é fundamental e muita coisa é simplesmente novidade pra mim sobre o tema abelhas. Produto chegou antecipadamente em excelentes condições! Nota 101, porque 100% é pouco.

Seeley ist im Augenblick der popiulärste alternative Honigbienenspezialist und verschafft in dem Band aufregende Einblicke in Vorkommen und Verbreitung der "Wald"bienen

Well written, interesting, bought out of interest. Good purchase.