On a differnt type of bee subject, I was gardening today and emptied out an old little plant pot of soil which had no plants in it, in order to put a new liner in it. I disturbed three very big colourful bees. They looked quite shaken, ie they were shaking and I moved well away. I brought some water close to them, and then went back inside and shut the door. Later I went out and saw one of the bees burying himself back into the plant tub. And re. my other post, my bee friendly plants are attracting loads of smaller bees, and I had seeds left so planted them in 'dead' areas of land near where I live. Chick, hope your new hives are successful !