In the absence of my killer bees I've been enjoying my time in the vegetable plot although the odd passing buzz still alerts me to "danger" however my fear is gradually abating and as I said in my last post I won't make a decision about getting new bees in the spring until after Christmas.

It seems I have made a new friend. I was weeding the paths in the vegetable plot when this young robin came to check on any grubs I may have been unearthing. It seemed to be completely fearless and was within arms reach at times.

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