Bearding is a common behavior exhibited by honey bees, typically observed during the mid to late sum

Added: 2026-05-27

[00:00:00]These bees are bearding. A normal behavior that often occurs with larger hives as the temperature increases.

[00:00:06]Bees will rest outside the hive where it is cooler or if they are low on space.

[00:00:10]Bearding often starts midday and increases until after dusk when they may start to go back inside.